Adverse Drug Reactions Common in CKD
Nearly a third of serious adverse drug reactions in patients with chronic kidney disease may be preventable, according to investigators.
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Common Kidney Health Terms Confusing, Distressing to Patients
Confusing, ambiguous, and obsolete kidney health terms lead to frustration and distress in patients and caregivers, according researchers.
CDC: Transplant, CKD Patients at High Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness
Many patients with kidney disease are at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness, according to a CDC update.
Allopurinol Found Not to Prevent Kidney Disease Progression in Key Populations
In separate randomized controlled trials, allopurinol had no significant effect on kidney function decline.
Lack of EULAR/ERA-EDTA Response Predicts Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Lupus Nephritis
Researchers evaluated EULAR/ERA-EDTA response to therapy in patients with lupus nephritis.
Rituximab Superior for Preventing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Relapse
Compared with azathioprine, rituximab decreased the risk of another relapse by 70% among patients who had experienced relapse and received re-induction of remission with rituximab, a study showed.
Sarcopenia in Chronic Kidney Disease Increases Mortality Risk
Among patients with chronic kidney diseases, the presence of sarcopenia, compared with its absence, is significantly associated with an approximately 2-5 times increased risk of death, a study found.
Certain Environmental Chemicals May Increase CKD Risk
In a study, researchers identified 7 chemicals associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease.
Impact of Nutrition on Urologic and Renal Diseases
By watching what they eat and drink, patients can control such common problems as overactive bladder, prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, and chronic kidney disease.
Recovery From Metabolic Syndrome Reduces CKD Risk
Compared with individuals with chronic metabolic syndrome (MetS), those who recovered from preexisting MetS had significant 16% decreased odds of chronic kidney disease, a study found.
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