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.
Epidemiology
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.
Life Expectancy in the US Varies by Race, Ethnicity, State
Disparity in life expectancy across states greater when race/ethnicity are considered
Obesity Is Associated With Increased Risk for Renal Cell Carcinoma
New findings challenge the notion of an obesity paradox with regard to cancer-related survival.
Endometrial Cancer Ups Risks for UTI, Kidney Failure
The increased risk for several urinary tract problems among women diagnosed with endometrial cancer varies by age and race or ethnicity, a study found.
Prostate Cancer Grade Migration Documented
Grade group 1 prostate cancers declined as a proportion of all prostate cancers.
Advanced CKD Prevalence Relatively Low but Rising in HIV Population
A study of 3090 patients with HIV seen at a tertiary care hospital from June 2019 to June 2020 revealed a 1.8% prevalence of advanced chronic kidney disease, an approximately 4-fold increase from 2008-2010.
Cancer Risks, Mortality Vary With CKD Stage
The proportion of patients with chronic kidney disease who die from cancer may be underappreciated.
Metastatic Prostate Cancer Continues to Rise in US
Reduced prostate cancer screening after USPSTF guidance changes may have contributed to an increase in diagnoses of metastatic disease, according to investigators.
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