Hyperkalemia Drug Lowers Aldosterone
Study demonstrates a novel effect of patiromer treatment in hyperkalemic CKD patients
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Serum Creatinine Doubling Ups Cardiovascular Risks in Diabetes Patients
Doubling of serum creatinine occured in 1,262 patients studied.
Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of Urinary Incontinence
Incidence of UI among men with OSA was 2.3%.
Vesicoureteral Reflux Scans Not Good Alternatives
The presence of VUR is linked to an increased risk of UTI and renal scarring.
Fracture Risk Factors in Transplant Patients ID’d
Major fractures included the proximal humerus, forearm, hip, and clinical vertebral fractures.
Urinary Incontinence Care Varies by Specialty
The number of urinary incontinence visits has increased from 10.7 million to 13.6 million since 1999.
Selenium May Cut Aggressive Prostate Cancer Risk
An analysis of individual participant data from 15 prospective studies suggests a protective effect.
Skeletal-Related Events Predict Higher Mortality in mCRPC
Skeletal-related events occurred in 38% of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Intestinal Autoimmunity Possibly Linked to ADT
ADT for prostate cancer may be associated with a reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease.
Later HD, Less HD, No HD: A New Paradigm?
Recent studies have cast doubt on the universal superiority of the conventional approach to dialysis.
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