Nephrology & Urology News Articles

Kidney Cancer

Adaptive Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Improves Outcomes in mRCC

October 7, 2022

Final results from the TITAN-RCC trial demonstrate improvements in objective response rates compared with nivolumab monotherapy.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

Cefepime-Enmetazobactam Treats Complicated UTI, Acute Pyelonephritis

October 7, 2022

Cefepime-enmetazobactam may be more effective than piperacillin-tazobactam in treating complicated UTI and acute pyelonephritis caused by organisms that produce extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL), investigators suggested.

More research and funding are needed to bring the benefits of precision medicine to pediatric patien

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Arterial Stiffness Tied to Kidney Disease in Children

October 7, 2022

However, pulse wave velocity not associated with chronic kidney disease progression

Diabetes

Glucose-Lowering Meds Compared for Use With Metformin in T2DM

October 7, 2022

Glargine, liraglutide modestly more effective for target glycated hemoglobin levels; microvascular outcomes do not differ materially

Kidney Cancer

Sugar-Sweetened Drink Intake Linked to Mortality From Some Cancers

October 7, 2022

SSBs associated with increased mortality for colorectal, kidney cancers, even after adjustment for BMI

Lupus Nephritis

SLE Flare Can Still Occur After Dialysis Initiation

October 6, 2022

In a study of 121 patients with lupus nephritis on dialysis, 26.4% experienced an SLE flare at a median of 17 months after dialysis initiation.

Study: 5-ARIs Lower Prostate Cancer Progression Risk

Hyperkalemia

SPS, Patiromer Lower Serum Potassium in Hemodialysis

October 6, 2022

Both potassium binders effectively lowered serum potassium levels in patients on hemodialysis meeting hyperkalemia definitions, compared with no treatment, investigators reported.