Telaprevir Linked to Temporary Drop in Kidney FunctionTelaprevir Linked to Temporary Drop in Kidney Function
Using the protease inhibitor telaprevir may cause a temporary drop in kidney function in patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a small study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 31, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
Controversy Brews Over 'Dehydration' in StrokeControversy Brews Over 'Dehydration' in Stroke
Dr Jeffrey Berns comments on research released at a recent stroke conference that he says may have made a basic blunder. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 27, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Commentary Source Type: news
Urine Proteins May Help Spot Renal CancerUrine Proteins May Help Spot Renal Cancer
Urine concentrations of two tumor-specific proteins may have "substantial potential" for detecting renal cell carcinoma (RCC) in some patients, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 24, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Metformin in Patients With CKD: A New AnalysisMetformin in Patients With CKD: A New Analysis
A large systematic review revisits the notion that metformin should be avoided in all patients with chronic kidney disease. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 23, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
'Postmortem' of the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 Trial'Postmortem' of the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 Trial
Why were results of SYMPLICITY HTN-3 at odds with previous similar studies? Dr Berns interviews Dr Ray Townsend, a trial insider, to clarify the findings. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 13, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Commentary Source Type: news
NephMadness 2015: OnconephrologyNephMadness 2015: Onconephrology
Learn about key concepts that overlap oncology with nephrology, and then use your knowledge to pick the 'winners' in the NephMadness Tournament. The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Article Source Type: news
NephMadness 2015: Obstetric Nephrology RegionNephMadness 2015: Obstetric Nephrology Region
Learn about key concepts that overlap obstetrics with nephrology, and then use your knowledge to pick the 'winners' in the NephMadness Tournament. The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Article Source Type: news
NephMadness 2015: Vascular SurgeryNephMadness 2015: Vascular Surgery
Learn about key concepts that overlap nephrology with vascular surgery, and then use your knowledge to pick the 'winners' in the NephMadness Tournament. The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Article Source Type: news
NephMadness 2015: Infectious DiseasesNephMadness 2015: Infectious Diseases
Learn about key concepts that overlap nephrology and infectious diseases, and then use your knowledge to pick the 'winners' in the NephMadness Tournament. The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Article Source Type: news
NephMadness 2015: Cardio-Nephrology RegionNephMadness 2015: Cardio-Nephrology Region
Learn about key concepts that overlap cardiology and nephrology, and then use your knowledge to pick the 'winners' in the NephMadness Tournament. The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Article Source Type: news
NephMadness 2015: Genetic Nephrology RegionNephMadness 2015: Genetic Nephrology Region
Autosomal dominant (AD) tubulointerstitial nephritis takes on the autosomal recessive (AR) trait. Who will win in this and 3 other match-ups? The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Article Source Type: news
NephMadness 2015: Critical Care NephrologyNephMadness 2015: Critical Care Nephrology
Learn about key concepts in critical care nephrology, including sepsis, and then use your knowledge to pick the 'winners' in the NephMadness Tournament. The National Kidney Foundation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Article Source Type: news
Nephrology Bracketology: Join the Madness!Nephrology Bracketology: Join the Madness!
An online contest invites healthcare professionals to choose the medical 'teams' they think will win. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 26, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Commentary Source Type: news
Chronic Pain, Misuse of Pain Meds Common in Kidney DiseaseChronic Pain, Misuse of Pain Meds Common in Kidney Disease
Although chronic pain is common in end-stage renal disease, less is known about pain in predialysis CKD; researchers found safety may be an issue. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 25, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Pentoxifylline: New Use for Old DrugPentoxifylline: New Use for Old Drug
Facing a need for new approaches to treating DKD, researchers turn to pentoxifylline, a drug that has been around for decades. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 19, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
