Sexual Dysfunction Very Common in CKD Patients
MUNICH, GERMANY—Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in men and women with CKD, data show.
MUNICH, GERMANY—Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in men and women with CKD, data show.
MUNICH, GERMANY—Among individuals with CKD, anemia occurs earlier in women than men, French researchers reported at the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association 2010 Congress.
It predicts an increased risk of cardiovascular events and death in those not on dialysis.
Allopurinol, a drug used to treat gout, may slow progression of kidney disease in CKD patients, according to new findings scheduled to be published in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Adding bevacizumab to cancer chemotherapy significantly increases the risk of high-grade proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome, according to a new report.
Increased levels of protein in urine may indicate a higher risk of developing kidney and cardiovascular problems among individuals with hypertension.
They need to know how to identify phosphate additives on food labels.
Individuals with undiagnosed diabetes or prediabetes have a relatively high prevalence of CKD, according to a new study.
Patients with renal disease who are well prepared to start dialysis are significantly more likely to survive their first year of treatment, according to a study presented at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2010 Spring Clinical Meetings.
Ferumoxytol, a novel IV iron replacement therapy for CKD patients with iron deficiency anemia, is well tolerated regardless of the number of injections or interval between injections.