CIN Prevention Remains a Challenge
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), defined as a rise in serum creatinine greater than 0.5 mg/dL or a level greater than 25% from baseline following use of intravascular contrast media, is increasing.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Effects of Smoke on Bladder Cancer Treatment
Last year, our lab team received a grant from the Flight Attendants Medical Research Institute (FAMRI). FAMRI was created from a settlement with tobacco companies over flight attendant exposure to secondhand smoke in their work.
Transobturator Sling for Post-Op Incontinence in Men
A urethral sling placed via a transobturator approach has recently emerged as a treatment option for men with mild-to-moderate postprostatectomy incontinence.
Nutrition Guideline for Kids with CKD Updated
New version expands on recommendations to ensure adequate dietary intake among children with CKD.
Finasteride’s PCa Benefits Confirmed
New findings from a Finnish study confirm previous research that finasteride use is associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer.
Novel ESRD Risk Factors Identified
Researchers have identified four new independent risk factors for the development of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). These are higher serum uric acid levels, lower hemoglobin levels, family history of kidney disease, and self-reported history of nocturia.
Sudden Death Risk Factors in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Identified
Recent blood transfusions, male gender, and diabetes mellitus are independently associated with an increased risk of sudden death in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), a Chinese study concluded.
Recovery of Sexual Function Possible After Cryosurgery for PCa
Among prostate cancer patients who had no erectile dysfunction (ED) before undergoing cryosurgery, more than one third recovered full sexual function two years post-operatively, a British study found.
Postlithotripsy Agents Improve Stone Outcomes
Medical expulsive therapy (MET) following shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) results in a significant increase in successful treatment outcomes, according to Canadian researchers.
Periodontal Disease May Raise Cardiovascular Death Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
Hemodialysis patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease are five times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with those with mild or no periodontal disease, according to researchers.
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