Kidney Stress Biomarkers May Improve Severity Grading in Acute Kidney Injury
Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP-2) and insulinlike growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) could be used for AKI staging.
Infection
Methylprednisolone Slows Progression in IgA Nephropathy
Data from the TESTING trial can inform patient-physician discussions.
COVID-19 Outcomes in the Hemodialysis Population Characterized
A study of patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis revealed that those who contracted COVID-19 were more likely to die in the 90-day post-COVID-19 period than those who did not have COVID-19.
Kidney Xenografts From Pigs Show Promise
Surgeons transplanted kidneys from genetically modified pigs into brain-dead recipients.
Radical Cystectomy Complications Declining in US
Despite a decreasing overall radical cystectomy complication rate, the surgery still is associated with significant morbidity, according to investigators.
Infection Risk Varies by Lupus Nephritis Induction Therapy
Adverse effects of induction therapies for lupus nephritis may limit their use.
Low Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied With Infection Risk in KTRs
Although peak oxygen increases after kidney transplantation, it remains lower than in age- and gender-matched healthy patients.
Survival Not Worse for Patients With Lupus Who Require KRT
Infection-related mortality appears worse for patients with lupus nephritis.
FDA Approves Livtencity for Posttransplant Cytomegalovirus
Livtencity is indicated for posttransplant CMV that does not respond to available antiviral treatments
Metabolic Acidosis Ups Risk for Infection-Related Hospitalization
Serum bicarbonate levels less than 20 mEq/L are associated with increased risk for infection-related hospitalization.
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