Chronic Kidney Disease Risk Higher in the ‘Stroke Belt’
In a novel finding, living in the southeastern United States is an independent risk factor for new-onset CKD.
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Prostate Cancer Survival Slightly Lower With Active Surveillance
Data suggest that 125 men active surveillance would need to receive initial treatment to prevent 1 prostate cancer death at 10 years.
IgA Nephropathy Progression Linked to Air Pollution
A growing body of evidence links exposure to fine particulate matter to adverse kidney outcomes.
How US CKD Prevalence Shifts Using Age-Adapted CKD Classification
A greater proportion of younger adults are at risk under the age-adapted CKD classification system.
Higher PSA Screening Rates Tied to Lower Metastatic Prostate Cancer Incidence
Each 10% increase in PSA screening rates was significantly associated with a 9% decrease in the metastatic prostate cancer rates, according to a study of VA medical centers.
Fractures More Common in Children With Glomerular Disease
Girls with glomerular disease have a 1.6-fold greater likelihood of experiencing a fracture of any type compared with girls in the general pediatric population, data show.
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Investigators Ponder New Path to Improve Survival
Greater effort should be directed at detecting and aggressively treating prostate cancer metastasis earlier, an approach made possible with the advent of highly sensitive and specific molecular imaging techniques and potent anticancer agents.
Global Warming Could Heat Up Kidney Stone Rate
Kidney stone prevalence has been on the rise for decades, but kidney stone specialists predict higher worldwide temperatures brought on by human activity will exacerbate the trend.
Chronic Kidney Disease Is a Cancer Risk Factor, Study Finds
Cancer developed in 22% of patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at ages 50 to 80 years, which is higher than the lifetime risk of cancer in the general population, according to investigators.
Racial Disparity in Gout Prevalence Revealed
A study of US adults demonstrated that gout is significantly more common among Black vs White individuals, with the racial disparity possibly explained by diet, social determinants of health, and chronic kidney disease.
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