Hyperparathyroidism Linked to Kidney Graft Dysfunction in Children
Study findings suggest strict PTH control might help preserve kidney graft function in children.
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Pretransplant Immunosuppression for Glomerulonephritis Ups Malignancy Risk
Patients receiving significant amount of immunosuppression prior to kidney transplantation should be counseled on these malignancy risks, according to investigators.
CKD Progression Risk Factors in Children Identified
The National Kidney Foundation recently hosted a scientific workshop to improve the clinical care of children with CKD.
FDA Approves Oral Daprodustat to Treat Anemia in Dialysis
The FDA approval of daprodustat is based on results from the ASCEND-D trial comparing daprodustat with ESAs.
Dialysis Facilities’ Performance Tied With Death Rates
Study findings support The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program’s composite measure of facility performance, which is revised annually.
Effect of Dysfunctional Urate Transporter on Kidney Function Characterized
The ABCG2 transporter drives urate excretion in the kidney and intestine.
New European Cystatin C Equation for eGFR May Be More Accurate
The new equation appears more accurate than the race-free 2021 CKD-EPI equation, according to investigators.
Kidney Function Comparable After PN vs AS for Oncocytomas
Surgery should be reserved for select patients with oncocytomas, according to investigators.
RenalGuard Granted Breakthrough Designation for Cardiac Surgery-Related AKI
AKI occurs in up to 30% of patients having cardiac surgery.
Kidney, CV Outcomes Compared After Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy for RCC
The decision to undergo partial instead of radical nephrectomy should be individualized, according to investigators.
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