Nephrology Information Center
Job Market for Nephrologists Continuing to Improve
The job market for new nephrologists is continuing to improve, and most fellows would recommend nephrology to medical students or residents.
Lixisenatide Cuts Kidney Damage in Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Syndrome
Lixisenatide reduces progression of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio in patients with macroalbuminuria.
Increasing Water Intake May Reduce Cystitis Recurrence
For women at high risk for cystitis recurrence who drink low volumes of fluid daily, increasing water intake prevents recurrence.
High Susceptibility Antibiotics Reduce Readmission Rates for Urinary Tract Infections
The use of a moderate to low susceptibility antibiotic to treat a urinary tract infection [UTI] may result in a 1.74-fold increase in the odds of an emergency department readmission within 30 days for another UTI.
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Tied to Hip Fracture in Dialysis Patients
Correlation between PPI and hip fracture persisted for subgroups with low, medium, high PPI use.
Enlarged Kidneys in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease
Kidneys of neonates with left heart obstruction consistently found to be larger than normal.
WPSI Recommends Annual Urinary Incontinence Screening
Due to limited evidence, other experts urge caution in implementing guideline for women.
AAP Outlines Appropriate Pediatric Nephrology Testing
Five evidence-based recommendations list tests, procedures that doctors, patients should question.
Good Outcomes for HCV-Negative Recipients of HCV Kidneys
All 20 recipients experienced HCV cure, good quality of life, excellent renal function.
Ethical Guidelines for Living Donor Transplantation
The Belmont Report provides an appropriate framework for living donor organ transplantation.
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