Sacral Neuromodulation Can Ease Refractory Overactive Bladder in the Elderly
The procedure is ideal in this population because it is minimally invasive and highly efficacious
Diagnosis & Disease Information
New Method Predicts Stent Responders
Renal frame count can indicate likelihood of successful outcomes in patients with renal hypertension
MDRD Formula May Be Inferior
Use of the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) study formula may overestimate the number of patients with renal dysfunction, according to researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
New Phosphate Binders on the Horizon
Iron-based compounds and nicotinic acid derivatives are among a number of agents under investigation.
Bundled Payments for Dialysis
A new CMS reimbursement policy would combine payments for injectable drugs and dialysis services.
Renal Cancer, Alcohol Linked
High alcohol intake is associated with a greater incidence of renal cancer in both men and women, Danish researchers found.
Obesity Worsens Renal Decline
Obesity is a risk factor for renal function decline after dialysis initiation, according to a Dutch study of 1,271 dialysis patients.
Analgesics Safe for Use by Patients with Advanced CKD
Aspirin and acetaminophen can be safely used by patients with advanced CKD, according to a population-based Swedish cohort study published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (2009;24:1908-1918).
PSAs of 1.5-4 Hike PCa Risk
ORLANDO—Men with PSA values of 1.5-4 ng/mL have a significantly elevated four-year risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer compared with men who have PSA levels below 1.5, according to a retrospective study of 21,502 men.
BP Drug Lowers Cystatin C
Olmesartan medoxomil decreases serum cystatin C levels in hypertensive patients, suggesting that this agent can counteract renal damage, according to a study published in Blood Pressure (2009; published online ahead of print).
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