Managing Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease: Beyond Iron and ESAs
Iron therapy and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents are not always effective for anemia in patients with CKD. Nutritional interventions may be helpful in these cases.
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Early Intervention for Symptomatic Kidney Stones Beneficial
Investigators report findings from a population-based study of 397,185 cases of symptomatic kidney stones in patients presenting to emergency departments in Ontario, Canada.
Top February 2023 FDA Approvals
February FDA approvals include treatments for geographic atrophy, proteinuria, tardive dyskinesia and chorea associated with Huntington disease, and anemia.
Jesduvroq Approved for Anemia of CKD in Patients on Dialysis
Daprodustat is an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor.
Clinical Challenge: Vomiting and Testicle Pain
A patient with a history of HIV presents to the ED with a 3- to 4-week history of vomiting and testicle pain. Can you make the diagnosis?
Interdisciplinary Panel Issues Consensus Document for Managing Hyperkalemia
A committee of nephrologists and cardiologists developed 6 recommendations to improve hyperkalemia management.
Global Warming Could Heat Up Kidney Stone Rate
Kidney stone prevalence has been on the rise for decades, but kidney stone specialists predict higher worldwide temperatures brought on by human activity will exacerbate the trend.
Removing Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Beneficial
Risk for relapse lower with removal of small, asymptomatic, secondary kidney stones during endoscopic removal of primary stone
Diets High in Calcium and Potassium May Prevent Kidney Stones
Diets high in calcium and potassium prevent kidney stones, new findings show.
Cardiovascular Events More Likely After a Gout Flare
Patients with gout flare have increased odds of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
Calciphylaxis Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Author reviews calciphylaxis incidence, risk factors, pathogenesis, differential diagnoses, and treatment.
Kidney Transplant Recipients Susceptible to COVID-19 Variants Despite Vaccination
Vaccinated kidney transplant recipients show impaired neutralization against emerging COVID-19 variants of concern.
Probability of Progression to Complicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women With Antimicrobial-Resistant Isolates
Study finds that among women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), those with antimicrobial-resistant isolates are at increased risk for progression to complicated UTI vs those with susceptible isolates.
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.
Pre-Dialysis Hyperkalemia Common in the Hemodialysis Population
Nearly 74% of hemodialysis patients experienced pre-dialysis hyperkalemia within 1 year of enrollment in the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study, according to investigators.
Calciphylaxis Prevention and Treatment Strategies
Calciphylaxis treatment should include a multimodal approach with a focus on supportive care, infection prevention, pain management, and wound healing.
Pregnancy Found to Increase Risk of First-Time Symptomatic Kidney Stones
The risk for a first-time symptomatic kidney stone begins to increase in the second trimester and peaks 0 to 3 months after delivery, a study findings suggest.
Dietary Fiber Intake Associated With Reduced Uremic Toxins
Patient characteristics, such as dialysis use and diabetes status, appeared to be influential factors.
Cardiorenal Disease Burden Increased in Type 1 Diabetes Across Lifespan
Patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but now, a new study shows that type 1 diabetes patients are more susceptible to both cardiovascular and renal disease.
Heart Failure Hospitalizations Linked to Iron Deficiency in CKD
Early detection of iron status may improve cardiovascular risk assessment in patients with CKD, according to investigators.
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