Pretransplant Immunosuppression for Glomerulonephritis Ups Malignancy Risk
Patients receiving significant amount of immunosuppression prior to kidney transplantation should be counseled on these malignancy risks, according to investigators.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Model With Lifestyle, Health Behavior Information Predicts CKD
Model can predict chronic kidney disease for individuals with and those without baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate measure
CKD Progression Risk Factors in Children Identified
The National Kidney Foundation recently hosted a scientific workshop to improve the clinical care of children with CKD.
Effect of Dysfunctional Urate Transporter on Kidney Function Characterized
The ABCG2 transporter drives urate excretion in the kidney and intestine.
New European Cystatin C Equation for eGFR May Be More Accurate
The new equation appears more accurate than the race-free 2021 CKD-EPI equation, according to investigators.
Kidney, CV Outcomes Compared After Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy for RCC
The decision to undergo partial instead of radical nephrectomy should be individualized, according to investigators.
Invasive Cardiac Care Less Likely in Veterans With CKD
Inadequately treated acute coronary syndrome can result in heart failure and early death.
Cardiovascular Mortality Rate Has Decreased in Nondialysis CKD Population
Deaths from ischemic heart diseases and cerebrovascular diseases have decreased among patients with nondialysis-dependent CKD.
High-Risk APOL1 Genotype Ups Kidney Failure Risk
Black patients without high-risk APOL1 alleles did not have higher risks for kidney failure.
Anemia Prevalence, Burden Characterized
In both men and women, the prevalence of severe anemia increased as kidney function decreased.
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