Kidney Stone Risk Tied to Body Fat Distribution
A high android-to-gynoid fat ratio increases the likelihood for kidney stones, according to an analysis of US population-based data.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Dapagliflozin Cuts Hospitalization Risk in CKD Population
Among other causes, dapagliflozin treatment reduced the rate of hospitalization due to cancer.
Recall of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Due to Vial Breakage Expanded
The recalled product was distributed between October 26, 2021 and August 10, 2022.
New Nordic Renal Diet May Benefit Patients With Moderate CKD
The new Nordic renal diet is a plant-focused meal pattern with reduced phosphorus and protein content and more fiber compared with an average Danish diet.
Oxlumo Indication Expanded to Include Patients With Advanced PH1
The approval was based on data from the phase 3 ILLUMINATE-C study that included 21 dialysis-independent and -dependent patients with PH1.
Phosphate, Parathyroid Hormone Levels at Dialysis Session Start Vary by Time of Day
Serum levels of phosphate and parathyroid hormone are lower early in the day and higher late in the day, recently reported data suggest.
Overactive Bladder in Men Linked to Excessive Visceral Fat
In a Japanese study, men with vs without OAB had a significantly higher visceral fat area and visceral fat volume.
Morbid Obesity Ups Odds of Multiple Urologic Conditions
Efforts to reduce obesity may cut the prevalence of these urological conditions.
Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Up Death Risk
Bothersome or not, lower urinary tract symptoms increase mortality risk in men.
Lumasiran Safe, Effective Long-Term for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
Investigators report sustained reductions in urinary and plasma oxalate through 24 months of lumasiran treatment.
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