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 General News
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.
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.
Acute Rejection Linked to Ketoconazole
When administered concomitantly with tacrolimus in kidney transplant patients, it hiked the risk of acute rejection by more than 2-fold.
Transplant Outcomes Better in IgA Nephropathy Patients
Their unadjusted 5-year death-censored graft survival and patient survival rates are higher compared with other recipients.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Raise ESRD Patient Costs
Study reveals an association with greater use of ESAs and higher inpatient and outpatient costs.
Pamidronate May Work As Calciphylaxis Therapy
Three patients treated with the bisphosphonate experienced resolution of necrotic ulcers.
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