The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
A recent review underscores the possible adverse effects of ketogenic diets, including increased risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney stones.
Aneurysms detected by presymptomatic screening, more frequent in those with hypertension, smoking
Originally approved for hyponatremia, the medication is the first FDA-approved treatment for rapidly progressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in adults.
A summary of Dr. Ronald D. Perrone’s presentation that will be given at the National Kidney Foundation’s 2016 Spring Clinical Meetings in Boston, MA.
ERA-EDTA offers guidance on selecting patients for treatment, when to start the drug, dosing strategies, and other aspects of care.
In a study, the arrhythmia was 31% more likely to occur in PKD patients than non-PKD control patients.
New findings suggest the medication induces beneficial renal structural changes.
Analysis of data from the HALT PKD trial showed that 0% to 0.4% of patients experienced potassium levels above 6.5 mEq/L.
After 3 weeks of treatment, total kidney volume decreased and urine volume increased.
Review examines etiology of disease and suggests stepwise approach for pain management.