Study Does Not Support Population-Based CKD Screening
Case finding is more effective than population-based screening at identifying individuals with chronic kidney disease.
Epidemiology
Air Pollution May Up Risk for Adverse Transplant Outcomes
Moving to areas with low air pollution might improve outcomes for kidney transplant recipients, investigators suggested.
Surgery vs Radiation May Lower Risk of Death From High-Risk Prostate Cancer
In a large retrospective study, radical prostatectomy was significantly associated with a survival advantage among men with high-risk prostate cancer compared with external beam radiation therapy.
Gout Prevalence Is Increasing Among US Veterans
Gout prevalence in Veterans Affairs medical centers increased from 4.2% in 2005 to 5.8% in 2014.
Combination of eGFR and UACR Better Predicts CKD Progression
Using changes in UACR and eGFR as an alternative outcome for kidney failure in trials of CKD progression warrants further evaluation, according to investigators.
Kidney Failure Risk Up Substantially With Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia signals diminished kidney function and lasting risks to kidney health, according to investigators.
Long-Term Kidney Transplant Outcomes Improved Since 1996
Recipients of kidneys from either deceased or living donors have experienced improvements in 10-year graft and patient survival rates.
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.
Study: No Safe Lead Level in Drinking Water for Patients With CKD
Lead in municipal drinking water, even at levels allowed by the EPA, are associated with lower hemoglobin levels in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, a study found.
Mortality Risk Factors in Patients With Cancer and COVID-19 Identified
Investigators zero in on mortality risk factors in patients with cancer who contract COVID-19.
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