Stroke Risk Higher in Patients Who Recover from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Taiwan study reveals a 25% increased risk of stroke among patients who recover from dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury.
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Partial Nephrectomy Superior Despite Kidney Tumor Size
Renal function is preserved better compared with radical nephrectomy even when tumors are larger than the traditional 4 cm cutoff.
FDA Okays Rapid-Acting Inhaled Insulin
Afrezza is administered at the start of each meal or within 20 minutes after starting a meal.
Ureteroscopy Use for Stones Increasing
Researchers found increasing use of ureteroscopy and decreasing use of shock wave lithotripsy.
Citrus Fruit May Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
Meta-analysis demonstrates a protective effect with high intake.
Homocysteine Levels Elevated in Gout Patients
Korean study also revealed an inverse association between serum homocysteine levels and renal function.
VUR Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Beneficial
Antimicrobial prophylaxis for children with VUR after a febrile UT) decreases risk.
Statins May Improve RCC Surgery Outcomes
Statin use decreases the risk of disease progression after surgery for localized RCC.
Uric Acid Lowering Has Renal Benefits
Patients with hyperuricemia who use urate-lowering therapies are less likely to experience renal function decline.
Regular Aspirin Use Lowers Prostate Cancer (PCa) Risk
Regular use, and especially long-time regular use, of aspirin may decrease the risk of PCa overall and advanced PCa.
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