Race ‘Correction’ in Clinical Algorithms Needs Re-examination
Clinicians should consider whether a race correction will relieve or exacerbate inequities, according to editorialists.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Opioids More Harmful Than NSAIDs in Chronic Kidney Disease
Compared with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids are more likely to result in adverse kidney outcomes and death, a study found.
Monoferric Injection Approved for Iron Deficiency Anemia
Monoferric will be supplied in 100mg/mL, 500mg/5mL, and 1000mg/10mL single-dose vials for intravenous infusion after dilution.
CKD a Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality Worldwide
Global CKD mortality increased 41.5% from 1990 to 2017, researchers 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.
How to Recognize Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care
Unchecked, CKD will progress to end-stage renal disease, an advanced form of CKD that necessitates renal replacement therapy.
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.
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of HCV in CKD
Thirty-two key recommendations focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management of hepatitis C virus.
Primary Care Faces Challenges in Caring for Kidney Disease
Lack of knowledge, time, clinical support tools are barriers cited by primary care providers.
Gout May Up Risk for Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout more than doubles the risk for end-stage kidney disease.
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