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.
General Nephrology
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.
ASN: Vitamin D, Omega-3 Do Not Benefit Kidney Health in T2DM
eGFR did not significantly change with supplementation vs placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Treatment Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk
Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy vs bariatric surgery for T2DM.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Protect Against Kidney Disease in T2DM
Reduction seen for risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease.
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