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.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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.
Peripheral Arterial Disease May Up Risk for Post-KT Infection Complications
PAD results in impaired arterial circulation and may be an unrecognized risk factor for serious infections in kidney transplant recipients, according to investigators.
Fluoroquinolones May Up Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Hemodialysis
Prescribers need to weigh the clinical benefits and potential cardiac risks of respiratory fluoroquinolones and amoxicillin-based antibiotics on an individual basis.
Treating Pyelonephritis Linked With Better Renal Graft Outcomes
Evidence of infection in urine was not significantly associated with graft survival, according to investigators.
Investigators: Shorter Oral Candidiasis Prophylaxis Reasonable
The incidence of oral candidiasis in kidney and/or pancreas transplant recipients is low, so 1 month of nystatin prophylaxis instead of 3 may be appropriate, according to investigators.
Psoriasis Treatment May Decrease Infection, Death Risk in End-Stage Kidney Disease
Psoriasis may be another risk factor for infectious complications in patients receiving dialysis, according to investigators.
ACP Offers Guidance on Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections
Best practices recommend limiting antibiotics to 5 days for COPD exacerbations, acute uncomplicated bronchitis
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