Previous Myocardial Injury Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Significant but weaker associations with selected adverse outcomes seen for preexisting hypertension, diabetes, and ischemic heart disease
Acute Kidney Injury
Preferential Use of Lactated Ringer vs Saline May Reduce Adverse Kidney Events
This study raises important questions about the choice between lactated Ringer and saline.
Dapagliflozin Does Not Improve Kidney Outcomes in Hospitalized COVID-19 Cases
Investigators report findings from a secondary analysis of the DARE-19 trial, which compared dapagliflozin with placebo in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Acute Kidney Injury May Increase Risk for Kidney Stones
Kidney stones should be added to the growing list of long-term adverse events and sequelae associated with an episode of AKI, according to investigators.
Acute Kidney Disease Portends Adverse Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients
Early referral to a nephrologist is crucial for patients with increased risks for acute kidney disease.
AKI Risk in COVID-19 vs Flu Not Disproportionately Higher With RAASi Use
New study is the first to examine the effect of the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors on AKI in COVID-19.
Nephrotoxic Drugs ID’d as Sole Risk Factor for AKI Requiring RRT
Two-thirds of studied patients were exposed to nephrotoxic medications, which was identified as a risk factor for RRT initiation.
In AKI-ARDS, Gender, CRRT Do Not Affect In-Hospital Mortality
Hospital length of stay, however, is significantly longer for women than men.
Endotrophin May Predict Adverse Outcomes After AKI
Endotrophin is a bioactive molecule released during formation of collagen type VI.
Protecting Kidney Health in Distressing Times
Natural and man-made disasters have harmed individuals’ kidney health.
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