ACTH May Be Useful for Membranous Nephropathy
In a 5-year follow-up study, 27 of 28 patients treated with adrenocorticotropic hormone had complete or partial remission.
NKF 2014 Spring Clinical Meeting
Glomerulonephritis Epidemiology Characterized
For the first time, researchers have estimated the prevalence and incidence of the disorder.
CKD Hikes Risk of Cancer, Cancer-Related Death
An eGFR below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 was associated with a 55% increased risk of death from cancer versus an eGFR of 90 or higher.
Hospitalization Costs Lower with Ferric Citrate
Use is associated with fewer hospitalizations versus sevelamer carbonate and calcium acetate.
Phosphorus Control Using PTH Tested
In mice with and without CKD, phosphorus levels decreased by an average of 35% by 6 hours after injection with long-acting PTH.
Ascorbic Acid Found to Reduce Darbepoetin Requirement
It also was associated with high hemoglobin levels and reduced levels of C-reactive protein.
Lower Phosphorus, Higher Protein Intake Improve Survival
Protein levels found to modify the effect of serum phosphorus with mortality in hemodialysis patients.
Value of ESAs in Avoiding Transfusion Questionable
In 3 trials, the annual cost for preventing 1 patient from being transfused varied from $61,188 to $317,988.
High Uric Acid Increases Hip Fracture Risk in Older Men
A level of 7 mg/dL or higher is associated with a 62% increased risk compared with lower levels.
Parathyroidectomy Predictors Identified
Younger age and longer dialysis vintage associated with greater likelihood of having the operation.
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