Uric Acid Tied to CKD Progression
Higher levels of uric acid are weakly but significantly associated with progression of kidney disease, according to researchers.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Pentraxin 3 Elevated in HD Patients
Pentraxin 3, a mediator of inflammation, is markedly elevated in patients on hemodialysis (HD) but not in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) or in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) not on dialysis, according to researchers.
Membranous Nephropathy Hikes Cancer Risk
Patients with membranous nephropathy (MN) are at increased risk of developing cancer, according to researchers in Norway.
Obesity, Hyperparathyroidism Linked in CKD
Elevated BMI is associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism in non-dialysis CKD patients, especially patients who have evidence of malnutrition and inflammation, a study found.
Extended Epoetin Alfa Dosing Effects Similar in Diabetics
Patients with and without diabetes respond similarly to extended dosing of epoetin alfa as infrequently as once every four weeks, data show.
Meat Meals Could Affect CKD Staging
Even normal portions can significantly increase serum creatinine levels, studies show.
Statin Helps Diabetics Who Have Low GFR
CHICAGO—Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is as effective in preventing major cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetics who have impaired renal function as it is in those with normal renal function, according to data presented here at the 67th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.
Combination Therapy Benefits Fabry Disease Patients
Combining an ACE inhibitor (ACEI) and angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) with enzyme replacement therapy using agalsidase-beta (Fabrazyme, Genzyme) may help stop progressive loss of kidney function in patients with severe kidney involvement due to Fabry disease, researchers report.
Albuminuria, Vitamin D Linked
Decreasing levels of vitamin D are associated with increases in the prevalence in albuminuria, according to an epidemiologic study.
Office BP Predicts Microalbuminuria
High ambulatory but normal or well-controlled office BP, a condition known as “reverse white-coat hypertension,” is an independent risk factor for microalbuminuria in patients with treated hypertension.
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