Hyperparathyroidism Linked to Kidney Graft Dysfunction in Children
Study findings suggest strict PTH control might help preserve kidney graft function in children.
Study findings suggest strict PTH control might help preserve kidney graft function in children.
The National Kidney Foundation recently hosted a scientific workshop to improve the clinical care of children with CKD.
Nearly 1 in 4 pediatric severe sepsis hospitalizations involved acute kidney injury.
Early diagnosis and treatment of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus is important to prevent lupus nephritis outcomes such as end-stage kidney disease.
Nearly 1 in 5 have new or worsening medical condition, such as CKD, versus nonsepsis critical care survivors
Achieving normal blood pressure in childhood cancer survivors is “extremely important” for preventing CKD, according to investigators.
A multidisciplinary panel, including nephrology, critical care, and pharmacy, identified gaps in research on acute kidney injury care in children.
However, pulse wave velocity not associated with chronic kidney disease progression
Girls with glomerular disease have a 1.6-fold greater likelihood of experiencing a fracture of any type compared with girls in the general pediatric population, data show.
A serum 25(OH)D target of 30 to 60 ng/mL is safe, effective, and recommended for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.