Extracorporeal Therapy for Poisoning
A workgroup has developed guidelines for the use of hemodialysis treatments for common toxicities
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Bacteremia in UTI Patients Tied to Abnormal CT Findings
In a study of 189 adult UTI patients who underwent CT scans, investigators identified bacteremia in 40.2%.
Longer HD May Offer Survival Benefit
In a study, extended-hours versus conventional HD was associated with a 33% decreased mortality risk
Defining Deliverables of PCa Fusion-Targeted Biopsy
Two new equations could better descriminate between clinical significant and indolent prostate cancer
Post-ESWL Renal Hematoma Linked to High, Low BMI
High and low body mass index are can cause renal hematoma for patients undergoing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
Low Sodium Levels Up PD Patient Mortality
Patients in the lowest serum sodium group had a 49% increased risk of dying compared with those who had the highest serum sodium levels.
Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Raise Stone Risk
Vitamin D supplementation increased the risk of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria but did not increase the risk of kidney stones.
PAE Is a Promising BPH Treatment Alternative
The procedure may be particularly efficacious for men with very large prostates.
Nutritional Databases Underreport Phosphorus Content
The USDA Standard Nutrient Reference Database, for example, listed phosphorus amounts for just 5 of 46 beverages.
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