Kidney Cancer Risk Linked to Metalworking Fluids
Mean exposure of 18.80 mg/m3 per year was associated with a significant 11% increased risk among white men.
Print Issue: September 01, 2016
Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
The prevalence of ED is 30% higher among men who have vitamin D levels below 20 ng/mL versus those with levels of 30 ng/mL or higher.
Hyponatremia Predicts Higher Mortality in Some Cancer Populations
Study characterizes death risk associated with hyponatremia in patients with lymphoma and breast, lung, and colorectal cancer.
ESA Resistance Linked to Vitamin B6 Treatment
IV administration of vitamin B6 did not improve anemia or abnormal bone metabolism over 6 months.
ED Drugs May Not Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Prostate cancer was diagnosed in 19.5% of PDE5i users vs 22.7% of nonusers, a statistically insignificant difference.
Glomerulonephritis Raises End-Stage Renal Disease Risk
Data suggest primary GN is more likely than secondary GN to result in end-stage renal disease.
High-Dose ESAs Found to Increase Cancer Risk in Dialysis Patients
Average weekly doses greater than 70 µg/week was associated with a 77% increased risk of cancer compared with no ESA exposure.
Active Surveillance Possible Before Treatment in mRCC
Some metastatic RCC patients may safely undergo surveillance prior to starting systematic therapy.
Cystatin C Superior for Predicting Death Risk
Cystatin C values are significantly associated with all-cause mortality, whereas creatinine-based estimates are not, study finds.
Aspirin Does Not Hike Kidney Surgery Bleeding Complications
Study finds no increased risk of overall complications in patients undergoing robotic partial nephrectomy.
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