Acute Kidney Injury

Melatonin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Vancomycin-Induced AKI

Publish Date September 29, 2021

In a retrospective study of patients treated with vancomycin, acute kidney injury was 63% less likely to develop in those who took melatonin.

‘Long COVID’ Raises Kidney Damage Risk

Publish Date September 14, 2021

Large study reveals significantly increased risks for acute kidney injury, sharp declines in kidney function, and kidney failure

Arterial Stiffness Tied to Increased Risk for Acute Kidney Injury

Publish Date September 8, 2021

Results support consideration of including arterial stiffness into risk prediction models for AKI, according to investigators.

Kidney Failure Risk Up Substantially With Hyperkalemia

Publish Date August 31, 2021

Hyperkalemia signals diminished kidney function and lasting risks to kidney health, according to investigators.

Pharmacomechanical Thrombolysis for Acute DVT Tied to Kidney Injury

Publish Date August 11, 2021

Bilateral deep vein thrombosis, single-session treatment, and female sex tied to greater risk

FDA Issues Safety Alert Regarding Use of Hydroxyethyl Starch Products

Publish Date August 6, 2021

There are currently 4 FDA-approved hydroxyethyl starch products on the market.

Using Urinary NGAL as a Biomarker for AKI in Cirrhosis

Publish Date July 30, 2021

A team of investigators conducted a prospective cohort study to validate NGAL as a diagnostic and prognostic tool for AKI in cirrhosis within North America.

Complications Develop in Half of COVID-19 Cases Treated in Hospitals

Publish Date July 19, 2021

COVID-19 severity at hospital admission predicts complications even in young adults and those without pre-existing health conditions.

Acute Kidney Injury in Severe COVID-19 Cases Predicts Higher Death, Cardiovascular Risks

Publish Date July 2, 2021

A study found no significant increased risks for death or major adverse cardiac events among infected patients with established chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease.

Intensive BP Lowering Cuts Major Adverse CV Events, Mortality

Publish Date June 3, 2021

But adverse effects, including hypotension, acute kidney injury, syncope, more frequent with intensive treatment in those at increased CV risk