eGFR Affects Risk for Opioid-Related Death, Hospitalization
Relative risk for death associated with opioids higher at lower estimated glomerular filtration rate
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Brain Aneurysm Risk Examined in Polycystic Kidney Disease
Aneurysms detected by presymptomatic screening, more frequent in those with hypertension, smoking
Healthy Diet May Prevent CKD, Albuminuria
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, health eating patterns were associated with a 30% and 23% decreased incidence of chronic kidney disease and albuminuria.
Updated KDIGO Recommendations for Hepatitis C in CKD
The ability of direct-acting antivirals to eradicate hepatitis C influenced every chapter of the updated 2018 guideline, according to the work group responsible for the revisions.
Metformin Superior for Lowering CV Risk in Diabetics Who Progress to CKD
Continued monotherapy with metformin, compared with a sulfonylurea, is associated with a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among patients with type 2 diabetes who experienced reduced kidney function.
Both Genes, Environment Contribute to Metabolic Syndrome-CKD Link
In a study of Swedish twins, investigators worked out the relative effects of genes and the environment on the correlation between metabolic syndrome and chronic kidney disease.
Primary Care Faces Challenges in Caring for Kidney Disease
Lack of knowledge, time, clinical support tools are barriers cited by primary care providers
Creatinine Rises After RAS Inhibitor Initiation Tied to Worse Outcomes
Creatinine increases exceeding 10% within 2 months of initiating renin angiotensin system inhibitors were consistently associated with greater risks.
Family Dissatisfaction Greater When Intensive End-of-Life CKD Care Utilized
Receipt of maintenance dialysis and more intensive patterns of end-of-life care linked to lower ratings
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Independently Ups Risk for Advanced CKD
Adults with NAFLD have a 1.4-fold increased risk for advanced chronic kidney disease than those without NAFLD, according to new study findings.
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