Renal Ultrasound Unwarranted for AKI Evaluation
Obstructive uropathy is rarely found to be a cause of acute kidney injury.
Kidney Week 2012 General News
Stroke Risk May Be Lower in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
They may differ from hemodialysis patients with respect to case mix, volume status, disease management, and routine exposure to anticoagulation.
Drug May Benefit Patients with ADPKD
Tolvaptan slows kidney growth and renal decline.
Study Highlights Need for Earlier AKI Diagnosis
New findings underscore the need for continued improvement in the recognition and management of patients with AKI.
Carbon Drug Found Not to Slow CKD Advance
An investigational drug that in early clinical studies looked like it could slow progression of CKD has been shown in two phase 3 clinical trials that it is no better than placebo.
Some Higher-Dosage Statins May Raise AKI Risk
Some higher-intensity statin formulations are associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI).
NSAIDs Increase Risk of Pediatric Acute Kidney Injury
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with pediatric acute kidney injury (AKI).
High Uric Acid Raises AKI Risk After Heart Surgery
High serum uric acid levels are a strong independent risk factor for acute kidney injury (AKI) after heart surgery.
Kidney Disease Raises Death Risk in Pregnant Women
Kidney disease independently increases pregnant women’s risk of death.
Preeclampsia May Hike Risk of Future Renal Disease
Women with a history of hypertensive pregnancy disorders (HPD), including preeclampsia, may be at increased risk for renal disease later in life.
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