APOL1 High-Risk Genotype Increases COVID-19-Related AKI Risk in Blacks
In a study of Black patients with COVID-19, those with 2 APOL1 risk alleles have increased odds of acute kidney injury.
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High Death Rate Observed in COVID-19-Associated AKI Requiring Dialysis
Nearly two-thirds of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and acute kidney injury requiring dialysis died during their hospital stay, a study found.
New Model May Predict Pregnancy Complications After Acute Kidney Injury
Investigators have developed a rodent model to explore changes in renal function early in pregnancy that predict problems such as preeclampsia, low infant birth weight, and miscarriage.
In-Hospital AKI Due to COVID-19 Portends Worse Renal Recovery
Understanding kidney sequelae in infected patients with AKI has important public health implications for resource allocation, screening, and patient counseling, according to the investigators.
NSAID May Increase AKI Risk in Hospitalized Children
Avoiding inappropriate use and overdosing of drugs with nephrotoxic effects is an important strategy to prevent hospital-acquired AKI in children, according to investigators.
Proteinuria Is an Ominous Finding in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
A urine protein-creatinine ratio of 1 g/g or higher is associated with increased risks for requiring kidney replacement therapy, ICU admission, and death, a study found.
Rate of Acute Kidney Injury After TAVI Higher With More Advanced Stage of Extravalvular Cardiac Damage
Rates of acute kidney injury were found to be higher in patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis undergoing TAVI who had more advanced extravalvular cardiac damage.
Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Excessive Anticoagulation in VKA Recipients
In a study, bleeding complications occurred in 24% of patients who experienced acute kidney injury while on vitamin K antagonist therapy.
Biomarkers Identify Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Acute Kidney Injury
Prompt diagnosis of AKI and the ability to rule out immune checkpoint inhibitors as the cause may allow patients to continue with cancer immunotherapy.
Stress-Related Disorders May Increase CKD Progression, AKI Risk
Individuals diagnosed with a stress-related disorder may warrant increased surveillance of their kidney function, according to study investigators.
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