Pulmonary Hypertension in HD Patients Increases Death Risk
Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) independently predicts greater mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients, Israeli researchers report.
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Hip-Fracture-Related Death Linked to CKD in the Elderly
Among older individuals, an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 is associated with a nearly twofold increased risk of hip-fracture-related mortality, according to British researchers.
Intermittent Hormonal Therapy for PCa May Have Benefits
Intermittent hormonal therapy (IHT) for men with locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer is associated with no reduction in disease progression or survival, according to a European study.
Fatal Infections Probed in Pediatric LN Patients
Prior history of treatment with pulse methylprednisolone may increase the risk of fatal infection in pediatric lupus nephritis (LN) patients treated with IV cyclophosphamide (IVCY), researchers reported.
Pulse Pressure, Death Risk Linked in PD Patients
Elevated pulse pressure is associated with an increased risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), according to a Canadian study.
CRP May Predict Survival in Metastatic RCC Patients
Pretreatment C-reactive protein (CRP) levels can be a prognostic marker for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a Japanese study suggests.
Sudden Death Risk Factors in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Identified
Recent blood transfusions, male gender, and diabetes mellitus are independently associated with an increased risk of sudden death in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), a Chinese study concluded.
Recovery of Sexual Function Possible After Cryosurgery for PCa
Among prostate cancer patients who had no erectile dysfunction (ED) before undergoing cryosurgery, more than one third recovered full sexual function two years post-operatively, a British study found.
Postlithotripsy Agents Improve Stone Outcomes
Medical expulsive therapy (MET) following shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) results in a significant increase in successful treatment outcomes, according to Canadian researchers.
Hypertension, Acid Excretion Are Linked in Stone Formers
Kidney stone formers with essential hypertension have increased acid excretion, Italian researchers reported.
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