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.
In a 5-year follow-up study, 27 of 28 patients treated with adrenocorticotropic hormone had complete or partial remission.
For the first time, researchers have estimated the prevalence and incidence of the disorder.
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.
A level of 7 mg/dL or higher is associated with a 62% increased risk compared with lower levels.
Younger age and longer dialysis vintage associated with greater likelihood of having the operation.
When administered concomitantly with tacrolimus in kidney transplant patients, it hiked the risk of acute rejection by more than 2-fold.
Their unadjusted 5-year death-censored graft survival and patient survival rates are higher compared with other recipients.
Study reveals an association with greater use of ESAs and higher inpatient and outpatient costs.
Three patients treated with the bisphosphonate experienced resolution of necrotic ulcers.