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Substantial Discrepancies Found in Estimated vs Measured GFR in Individuals
New findings raise questions about the reliability of estimated glomerular filtration rate as a basis for clinical decision-making. -
Paxlovid Use for COVID-19 May Be Feasible in Advanced CKD
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir is not current recommended for patients with CKD stage 4 or 5, but low-dose regimens could avoid adverse events, according to the authors of a recent editorial. -
Persistent PSA After Salvage RP Predicts Worse Outcomes
Persistent vs undetectable PSA after salvage radical prostatectomy is significantly associated with an increased risk for biochemical recurrence, metastasis, and death, investigators reported. -
Study: Patients With CKD Receive Inadequate COVID-19 Counseling
Clinicians need to provide older patients with chronic kidney disease with more information about the risks they face from COVID-19 and the effect of the illness on treatment options, according to investigators. -
New Insight Into Surgical Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Cytoreductive partial nephrectomy and robotic radiosurgery appear to have a place in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma, research findings suggest. -
Abiraterone and Enzalutamide Raise Metabolic, Cardiovascular Adverse Event Risks
A report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute presents findings from the first assessment of the real-world safety of abiraterone and enzalutamide in a national sample of Medicare beneficiaries with advanced prostate cancer. -
Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy Carries a 5% Risk of Major Complications
For each additional needle pass during the kidney biopsy, the likelihood of major complications increased 22%, investigators found. -
Combating Inappropriate Polypharmacy
Older adults are especially prone to inappropriate polypharmacy because they commonly have multiple medical problems and see a variety of specialists.
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