Severe Hyperkalemia Rare Despite Dual RAAS Blockade
Analysis of data from the HALT PKD trial showed that 0% to 0.4% of patients experienced potassium levels above 6.5 mEq/L.
Kidney Week 2015 General News
Hyponatremia Prevalence in CKD Patients Characterized
It develops in 8% of patients overall and 15.1% of patients with stage 5 CKD.
Acute Kidney Injury More Likely in African Americans
Increased risk observed in the VA health system unlikely to be fully explained by disparities in access to care.
Hypernatremia May Lead to Early Death
Caring for hypernatremia patients also involved greater resource consumption.
Plasma Biomarker Promises Earlier Indication of CKD Risk
High levels of soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor are associated with an elevated CKD risk in individuals with normal eGFR.
Peritoneal Dialysis Patients May Have Better Post-Transplant Survival
Meta-analysis suggests a 9% decreased 5-year mortality risk associated with pre-transplant peritoneal dialysis versus hemodialysis.
Tolvaptan May Offer Way to Lower Kidney Stone Risk
Study shows that it increases urine volume and decreases supersaturation with stone-forming calcium salts.
Vascular Lesions in Renal Biopsy Specimens Predict CV Events
Significant association found in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
Acute Kidney Injury Raises Heart Failure Risk
AKI is independently associated with a 27% increased risk of heart failure, according to a study of hospitalized U.S. veterans.
Acute Kidney Injury Risk Relatively Low After GI Surgery
AKI developed in 2.1% of operations and was more common after major, open, and acute surgeries.
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