Tool Could Optimize Antibiotic Prescribing for UTI
A new decision support tool could optimize antibiotic prescribing for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in the outpatient setting.
General Nephrology
Hospital Outcomes Worse for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Children hospitalized for chronic kidney disease may have a longer length of stay and increased cost compared with other illnesses.
Adding Belimumab Improves Renal Outcome in Lupus Nephritis
The addition of belimumab vs placebo to standard therapy increases the likelihood of a primary efficacy renal response in patients with active lupus nephritis.
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.
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.
A Case of Unremitting Back Pain Following Kidney Stones
Right-sided flank pain has been present for several months and occurs when standing, bending, and lifting—pain only improves when laying down.
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.
CKD a Leading Cause of Morbidity and Mortality Worldwide
Global CKD mortality increased 41.5% from 1990 to 2017, researchers reported.
Treating Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia in Patients With Renal Insufficiency
Delafloxacin may provide a feasible alternative antibiotic monotherapy option for treating patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) who have renal impairment in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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