Targeted Prophylaxis Before Prostate Biopsy Cuts Sepsis Risk
Antibiotics selected based on results of pre-biopsy rectal swab cultures.
Print Issue: March 01, 2016
Statins Reduce Proteinuria, Mortality in CKD Patients
The drugs do not appear to prevent progression to ESRD, new meta-analysis finds.
Fatal Prostate Cancer Linked to Balding
Any baldness is associated with a 56% higher risk of dying from the malignancy.
Belatacept Improves Kidney Transplant Outcomes
At 7 years after kidney transplantation, belatacept recipients had lower risks of death and graft loss than those treated with cyclosporine.
Hyperkalemia Linked to Aldosterone Antagonist Use
Researchers identified the association in a cohort of older patients with reduced ejection fraction after acute myocardial infarction.
Urologic Surgeries Complicated by Frailty
The more frail the patient, the greater the likelihood of complications, such as hospital readmission and blood transfusion.
Investigational Agent Shows Promise for SHPT in Hemodialysis Patients
In a phase 2 trial, etelcalcitide, a novel peptide agonist of the calcium-sensing receptor, significantly reduced parathyroid hormone levels.
Earlier ESA Initiation May Improve Renal Outcomes
Study shows benefit of initiating epoetin beta therapy at hemoglobin levels not less than 10 g/dL in non-dialysis CKD patients.
PCa Surgery Patients Largely Unaware of Sexual Complications
Many men are unaware of erectile function recovery time and problems with ejaculation.
Cinacalcet for SHPT May Lower Testosterone
Serum total and free testosterone declined in men on hemodialysis who received a 6-month course of the drug for secondary hyperparathyroidism.
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