Pediatrics
Exome Sequencing Beneficial for Pediatric Kidney Recipients
January 23, 2019Whole-exome sequencing-related molecular genetic diagnosis can have implications for clinical care
Cinacalcet Appears Safe, Effective for Children With SHPT
January 09, 2019In a small study, more than half of pediatric patients receiving cinacalcet experienced a 30% or greater decline in mean intact parathyroid hormone.
Racial Differences Observed in Pediatric SHPT
October 08, 2018According to a study, black youth on dialysis have higher parathyroid hormone levels than white youth.
Cinacalcet Eases Refractory SHPT in Young Children
October 05, 2018In a case series of 10 pediatric patients, goal iPTH was attained over a median 6 months.
Kidney Function Recovery Seen in Some Children on Dialysis
October 02, 2018Recovery less likely in children with congenital anomalies.
Avoid These 5 Pediatric Nephrology Tests
July 23, 2018The Choosing Wisely list is evidence-based and seeks to reduce patient harms.
Increase in Pediatric Hypertension Prevalence With New Definitions
July 10, 2018Incorporation of new pediatric definitions increased prevalence of hypertension in high-risk youth.
Pediatric Kidney Recipients Often Have Subclinical Inflammation
June 18, 2018Associated with increased risk of composite end point of acute rejection, allograft failure.
Early Post-Op APAP Exposure May Cut AKI Risk in Peds Cardiac Sx
May 16, 2018Early acetaminophen exposure after pediatric cardiac surgery may reduce rate of acute kidney injury.
Predictors of Pediatric OAB Healing Time Identified
April 20, 2018Thicker bladder wall and a tower-shaped curve on uroflowmetry are associated with shorter healing periods among pediatric patients with overactive bladder.
New Staging System Estimates Time to Kidney Failure in Children
April 10, 2018The scheme can help inform follow-up and clinical decision-making.
Caffeine May Prevent Acute Kidney Injury in Preterm Neonates
April 02, 2018In a large study, caffeine administration to neonates born before 33 weeks' gestation reduced their odds of experiencing AKI by a significant 80%.
Children With CKD Have Lower IQs
February 26, 2018One possible explanation is that increased plasma levels of uremic solutes resulting from kidney disease may impair synaptic development.
CERA Effective for Pediatric Hemodialysis Patients With Anemia
January 05, 2018The safety profile of CERA is similar for children as for adults.
Pretreating Enteral Nutrition Effective for Pediatric Hyperkalemia
December 27, 2017Pretreating enteral nutrition formula with sodium polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium levels in hyperkalemic children with chronic kidney disease, small study finds.
Kidney Failure Risk Equation Validated in Children
December 19, 2017The tool demonstrated strong discrimination for ESRD risk in children over the short term.
Darbepoetin Alfa Safe for Pediatric CKD Patients With Anemia
December 07, 2017Researchers tested once weekly and biweekly administration of darbepoetin alfa in children aged 1 to 18 years not previously treated with an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent.
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Increased for Children With Diabetes
November 16, 2017Increased risk seen for both all-cause mortality, sudden cardiac death in young people with diabetes.
Girls With ESRD More Likely to Die
November 02, 2017Girls with end-stage renal disease had 35% greater risk for death than boys.
Sevelamer Carbonate Improves Pediatric Hyperphosphatemia
September 19, 2017Phase 2 randomized placebo-controlled trial demonstrated the safety and efficacy of sevelamer in lowering serum phosphorus levels in children and adolescents.
New Pediatric Hypertension Guidelines Issued
August 28, 2017The AAP published updated clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of children with hypertension.
Children With Diabetic Ketoacidosis at High Risk of AKI
April 03, 2017Of the children who developed acute kidney injury, 34.9% had stage 1, 45.3% had stage 2, and 19.8% had stage 3.
Platelet Counts Linked to AKI Severity in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery
January 24, 2017There is a strong association between magnified nadir platelet counts and the severity of AKI.
Survival Rates Differ by Race for Pediatric ESRD Patients
January 06, 2017Non-Hispanic black children had a 36% higher risk of death and Hispanic children had a 34% lower risk of death than non-Hispanic white children.
Anemia Linked to Vitamin D Insufficiency in Children With CKD
December 21, 2016Low vitamin D status was associated with a 2-fold higher risk for anemia.
Young Patients Often Misperceive Adherence to Phosphorus Control
June 22, 2016Hyperphosphatemia is present in many who say following diets and binder schedules is easy.
Blood Pressure Goals Needful for Children, Teens
March 31, 2016Trajectory data indicate that childhood BP levels correlate with BP status at age 38 years.
World Kidney Day 2016 Focuses on Disease in Childhood
March 10, 201610% of the population worldwide is impacted by some form of kidney damage.
Poor Appetite, Lower GFR Linked in Children With CKD
March 10, 2016Children with a ieGFR below 30 mL/min/1.73m2 have 4.5-fold greater odds of having a worse appetite.
Gaps in Care for Teenagers With Chronic Conditions
March 10, 2016Researchers identified 11 risk factors and 9 protective factors related to care gaps.
Renal and Urology News Articles
- Study Supports Once-Daily Plazomicin Use for Complicated UTIs
- Prednisone to Blame for ERA 223 Trial Failure?
- Clinicians Somewhat Favor Shared Decision-Making in Older mCRPC Patients
- Higher Push-Up Capacity Linked to Lower Incidence of CVD Events
- Pembrolizumab Shows Promise for BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer
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- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Contrast Nephropathy
- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hemodialysis
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperuricemia
- Lupus Nephritis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
- Transplantation