Kidney Cancer Linked to Kidney Stones
Meta-analysis reveals a significantly increased risk of kidney stones only in male patients with kidney cancer.
Kidney Week 2014 General News
Calciphylaxis Risk Lower in Cinacalcet Users
Calciphylaxis was 75% less likely to develop in patients who received the drug rather than placebo.
Diabetic Nephropathy More Common Than Previously Thought
Researchers in the Netherlands report results from an autopsy study of diabetic nephropathy patients.
Post-Op Acute Kidney Injury Not Prevented by Aspirin, Clonidine
Aspirin and clonidine increased the risk of major bleeding and clinically important hypotension in acute kidney injury (AKI).
Tight Blood Pressure Control Benefits Some Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) Patients
Tight blood pressure control slows the rate of increase in total kidney volume and reduces left ventricular index.
Severe Periodontal Disease Ups Kidney Disease (CKD) Risk in African Americans
Periodontal disease is associated with a significant 4.2-fold greater incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Niacin May Slow Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Progression
In a study of 3.3 million veterans, administration of niacin B vitamin was associated with less rapid decline in eGFR.
Over 100,000 Medicare Patients May Suffer from Glomerulonephritis
The condition appears to be associated with high hospitalization and death rates, researchers reported.
Kidney Problems More Likely in Infants Born to Obese Moms
No link between overweight and the birth of babies with congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract.
Accuracy of Home Blood Pressure Monitors Questioned
Systolic blood pressure measurements differ from office mercury sphygmomanometer by more than 5 mm Hg in 30% of readings.
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