BMI Fluctuations May Predict Poor Outcomes in CKD
High variability in body mass index is associated with an increased risk for death, requiring kidney replacement therapy, myocardial infarction, and stroke, investigators concluded.
Diet and Exercise
Dietary Advice for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Prevention
The review was based on 198 scientific references.
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
Low Glycemic Index or Load Diet Patterns Beneficial in Diabetes
Glycated hemoglobin reduced with low GI/GL dietary patterns, and in fasting glucose, LDL-C, non-HDL-C, BMI, body weight
Red Meat Tied to Higher Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease
Meta-analysis shows higher heart disease risk tied to higher consumption of both processed meat and unprocessed red meat
Metabolic Syndrome Ups Major Cardiovascular, Death Risks in CKD
Avoiding even 1 metabolic syndrome component might decrease the risk for a cardiovascular event or premature death, investigators suggest.
Frailty Ups Risk for Urinary Tract Infections in Patients With Diabetes, CKD
More severe frailty predicted a higher risk of UTIs.
Patterns Studied for Alcohol Intake, Outcomes in Patients With CVD
Relative to nondrinkers, a J-shaped curve was seen for all-cause mortality, CV mortality, and CV events in drinkers with preexisting CVD
Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Genetic Risk for Cancer
For men and women with high genetic risk, 5-year cancer incidence down significantly with a favorable lifestyle
Healthy Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Elevated PSA
Finding from a recent study could be used in patient counseling to promote healthier lifestyle choices to reduce the likelihood of prostate biopsy, according to investigators.
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