Latest Nephrology News
Novel Albuminuria Endpoints May Improve CKD Progression Trials
Two companion meta-analyses show that early changes in albuminuria can predict the risk for end-stage renal disease.
Comorbidities Adversely Linked to Cancer Trial Participation
Reduction in trial discussions, trial offers, trial participation seen with one or more comorbidities.
Global Demand for Bladder Cancer Treatment Threatens Supply in 2019
TICE BCG is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of carcinoma in situ of the urinary bladder and for the prophylaxis of primary or recurrent stage Ta and/or T1 papillary tumors following transurethral resection.
Opioids Now More Deadly for Americans Than Traffic Accidents
Preventable injuries are the third leading cause of death in the United States.
New Predictor of In-Hospital Acute Kidney Injury Identified
Elevated calcium-phosphate product at hospital admission is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury.
Molidustat Promising for Renal Anemia
The investigational drug appeared safe and effective in 3 phase 2b trials.
Smoking Associated With Worse Bladder Cancer Outcomes
Smokers had poorer response to cisplatin-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy, higher recurrence risk.
Testosterone Use Remains High Among Men With Coronary Artery Disease
Despite research suggesting that there may be increased cardiovascular risk from off-label prescription testosterone use, usage in men with coronary artery disease remains higher than in men without coronary artery disease.
3 Strategies to Manage Your Student Loan Debt After Medical School
Most medical school graduates leave school carrying debt. Here's what you can do to better manage your student loan debt.
Gout Linked to Elevated Risk of Parkinson's Disease
Investigators report a significant 27% increased risk of Parkinson's disease among individuals aged 65 years and older but less than 75 years.
Younger Men With High-Grade PCa Less Likely to Die After RP Than RT
Patients younger than age 60 with Gleason 8-10 disease who had upfront surgery versus radiation therapy had a 63% lower risk of prostate cancer-specific mortality.
Doctors Question State Lawsuits Over Pelvic Mesh Products
Lawsuits claim Johnson Johnson did not fully disclose safety risks of transvaginal mesh products.
High Fiber Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Disease
Reduction in risk for range of critical outcomes greatest for daily dietary fiber intake of 25 to 29 g.
Early Post-RP Complications Directly Related to Age
The risk of virtually all early postoperative complications increases with increasing patient age at radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer.
No Increased Fall Risk With Hypertension Tx in Older Women
Lower incidence rate ratios found for women with treated controlled hypertension, treated uncontrolled HTN
Costs Higher for Those With Comorbid Noncommunicable Diseases
Health expenditure greater for person with 2 diseases simultaneously than for the diseases separately.
Employment, Earning Losses Noted After Cardiovascular Events
Fewer patients admitted to hospital for MI, cardiac arrest, stroke working at 3 years postevent
Reoperation for Mesh Complications May Up Depression Risk
Women younger than 46 years undergoing surgical correction are especially at risk for depression.
Toxicity From All-Grade AEs in Prostate Cancer Better Reflects QOL
Patient-reported toxicity scores more associated with quality-of-life outcomes than clinician-reported scores.
Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years
Considerable increase seen from 1997 through 2016, especially in direct-to-consumer advertising
Nephrology News Topics
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Contrast Nephropathy
- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hemodialysis
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperuricemia
- Lupus Nephritis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
- Transplantation
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NEPHROLOGY & UROLOGY NEWS
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Contrast Nephropathy
- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hemodialysis
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperuricemia
- Lupus Nephritis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
- Transplantation
Renal and Urology News Articles
- Novel Albuminuria Endpoints May Improve CKD Progression Trials
- Comorbidities Adversely Linked to Cancer Trial Participation
- Global Demand for Bladder Cancer Treatment Threatens Supply in 2019
- Opioids Now More Deadly for Americans Than Traffic Accidents
- New Predictor of In-Hospital Acute Kidney Injury Identified