Managing Anemia in Cancer Patients With CKD
A summary of Dr. Jeffrey S. Berns’ presentation that will be given at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2016 Spring Clinical Meetings in Boston, MA.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
The Looming Battle for ESRD Fountains
As the rate of acceleration in ESRD incidence decline, physicians should expect heightened battles for the ESRD fountains.
Management of ADPKD in 2016 and Beyond
A summary of Dr. Ronald D. Perrone’s presentation that will be given at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2016 Spring Clinical Meetings in Boston, MA.
Saturation Prostate Biopsy Not Better
Detection of high Gleason grade tumors is not signi ficantly improved versus standard 12-core biopsy.
Sildenafil Aids Ureteric Stone Passage
The phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, sildenafil, improved passage of distal ureteric stones 5-10 mm in diameter.
Nephrology Attracting Fewer Doctors
Fellowship positions go unfilled as the US faces expanding population of kidney disease patients.
Silodosin Safe, Effective for Symptomatic BPH
Three quarters of patients experienced significant improvements in lower urinary tract symptoms and quality of life observed and were satisfied with treatment.
Mirabegron Found to Relieve Refractory OAB in Children
Patients’ median bladder capacity improved from 150 to 200 mL and continence improved in nearly 90% of patients.
Readmission Due to Infection After Bladder Surgery Linked to Smoking
Current smoking is independently associated with a greater than 2-fold increased odds of hospital readmission after radical cystectomy.
Nighttime BP Elevated in Prediabetes Patients With CKD
In these patients, systolic blood pressure at night was elevated by an average of 2.9 mm Hg.
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