Metabolic Factors Boost PCa Mortality, Not Risk
A large, long-term study found no evidence of an association between a high level of metabolic factors and PCa risk.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Study: Cranberry Juice Does Not to Prevent UTIs
Cranberry juice is less effective than previously indicated.
Chronic Kidney Disease May Alter Gut Microbes
Microbial DNA revealed marked differences in the abundance of 190 bacterial OTUs between the two groups.
Clue Found to Dialysis Patients’ Heart Risks
The increased risks for cardiovascular mortality in patients with renal failure may be attributable to an impaired endothelial glycocalyx barrier.
RAPN Found Safe for Larger Renal Tumors
RAPN is a possible alternative to open nephrectomy for treating patients with renal tumors larger than 4 cm, researchers say.
Low Testosterone Increases Risk of Mortality, Anemia, Reduced ESA Response
Testosterone deficiency is common in many patients with CKD, but the treatment of this deficiency and associated side effects have not always received much attention.
New AUA Guidelines: Do More Vasectomies
Vasectomy should be considered for permanent contraception much more frequently.
Highlights of Kidney Week 2012
Kidney Week 2012, held in San Diego, is now history and as usual I like to reflect on the world’s biggest and most prestigious meeting for kidney specialists.
Current Controversies Surrounding PSA Screening
It is hoped that selective screening, selective biopsy, and selective therapy will further decrease the morbidity associated with screening.
Heart Failure-Renal Dysfunction Link Probed
Researchers have taken another step toward understanding why reduced kidney function gives patients with stable heart failure a significantly increased risk of dying.
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