Menopausal Hormonal Therapy May Cut UTI Risk
New study is the first focused analysis of bacterial diversity in the urogenital tract of postmenopausal women, according to investigators.
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New PCR to ACR Conversion Equation May Enhance CKD Diagnosis, Prognosis
Practitioners who measure only urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio may be able to use a new albumin-to-creatinine ratio estimating equation to diagnose and manage kidney disease.
Race ‘Correction’ in Clinical Algorithms Needs Re-examination
Clinicians should consider whether a race correction will relieve or exacerbate inequities, according to editorialists.
CKD a Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality Worldwide
Global CKD mortality increased 41.5% from 1990 to 2017, researchers reported.
More Metastatic Prostate Cancers Diagnosed Following USPSTF Screening Recommendations
The incidence of distant metastatic prostate cancer increased gradually over 2010 to 2015, investigators reported.
Sleep Apnea Raises Death Risk in Advanced CKD, ESRD
The study expands on prior research by incorporating a larger more diverse CKD/ESRD population followed over a longer period, and it adjusted for several important confounders, such as kidney transplant status.
Prostate Cancer Risk Higher Among Men With IBD
Men with ulcerative colitis may be particularly at risk for prostate cancer, according to researchers.
Elevated Phosphate May Be Detrimental Even Without CKD
If confirmed, findings from 2 new studies would have important clinical implications for phosphate intake in the general population.
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