Caution should be taken when prescribing acetaminophen, particularly in those with increased cardiovascular risk, according to investigators.
Investigators studied the effect of adhering to 7 cardiovascular health metrics on development of proteinuria.
Full results from the OPTIMIZE study, due to be completed in August 2021, are forthcoming.
In a double-blinded study, rates of hyponatremia, hypo-osmolality, and hypothermia did not differ significantly between groups receiving water vs saline irrigation for uncomplicated ureteroscopy.
In a meta-analysis, stone-free rates were higher after percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery than after shock wave lithotripsy for 1 to 2 cm lower pole stones.
Preliminary results from TRoMbone pave the way for a full randomized controlled trial.
The medication showed promise as correction and maintenance therapy in a phase 2b trial of non-dialysis CKD patients with anemia.
Study finds no decrease in the risk for mortality, myocardial infarction, or heart failure in the first 180 days.
Study supports the hypothesis that altered tubular phosphate handling drives the increase in serum phosphate during SGLT2 inhibition.
Many are calling for standard dialysis coverage for undocumented immigrants with end-stage renal disease.
