Early Prostate Cancer Post-Operation PSA Values Useful
PSA levels at day 30 found to predict biochemical relapse risk in men with positive surgical margins.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Periodontal Disease Common in Hemodialysis (HD) Patients
Severe periodontal disease (PDD) is present in almost one-quarter of hemodialysis (HD) patients.
Stone Removal by f-URS Okay for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients
Flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) is safe and effective for removing kidney stones in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Kidney Stone Risk Rises with Higher Temperature
Higher daily mean temperatures are associated with an increased incidence of kidney stones.
Exercise May Benefit Kids with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Acute exercise may benefit children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease (CKD) via anti-inflammatory effects.
Emerging MRA-Based Treatments for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients on Dialysis
Recently, increasing attention focused on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Prostate Cancer Risk Not Linked to Fertility
Fathering of dizygotic twins, a marker of high fertility, was not associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.
Bladder Cancer Biopsies Often Suboptimal
Absence of muscle tissue in bladder cancer biopsy samples is common and associated with increased risk of death.
Uremic Toxin in Hemodialysis Patients Predicts Heart Failure Risk
High levels of indoxyl sulfate are associated with a more than 5-fold increased risk of a first heart failure event.
Strokes Raise Death Risk in Dialysis Patients
The risk of dying after suffering a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke is greatest in the first week.
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