Keys to a Successful Home Dialysis ProgramKeys to a Successful Home Dialysis Program
Dr. Joel Glickman talks with Dr. Jeffrey Berns about the benefits and potential barriers to establishing a home dialysis program. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - July 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Commentary Source Type: news
An Unused Curative Option in RCC?An Unused Curative Option in RCC?
Dr. Gert De Meerleer discusses the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to control and potentially cure limited metastatic disease in renal cell carcinoma. Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - June 23, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Expert Interview Source Type: news
New Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods in NephrologyNew Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods in Nephrology
How is MRI used for renal function imaging, and how can clinicians ultimately use MRI for the diagnosis and monitoring of major kidney diseases? Kidney International (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - May 28, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Hyperkalemia Evident with Spironolactone in Resistant HTNHyperkalemia Evident with Spironolactone in Resistant HTN
A small study finds that 8% of resistant-hypertension patients treated with spironolactone developed hyperkalemia, including one who presented to the emergency department. Researchers advise doctors to monitor potassium levels when using the drug. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - May 20, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Ferric Carboxymaltose for Anemia and Impaired Renal FunctionFerric Carboxymaltose for Anemia and Impaired Renal Function
How well do patients with anemia and impaired renal function respond to ferric carboxymaltose? This new study looks at recent data. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - May 9, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
10 Common Mistakes in the Management of Lupus Nephritis10 Common Mistakes in the Management of Lupus Nephritis
Are the most common ways to treat lupus nephritis necessarily the most effective and the safest? This new study takes a look. American Journal of Kidney Diseases (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - April 18, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Maternal Diabetes Linked to Childhood Kidney Disease Maternal Diabetes Linked to Childhood Kidney Disease
Low birth weight, as well as maternal obesity, has been linked to the development of chronic kidney disease in children. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - April 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Human Cytomegalovirus Blocks Erythropoietin Synthesis in CKDHuman Cytomegalovirus Blocks Erythropoietin Synthesis in CKD
Kidneys from patients with CKD were positive for human cytomegalovirus protein (hCMV), and high blood levels of hCMV immunoglobulin G were associated with anemia, a study has shown. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - April 16, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Diabetes With Major Depression Raises Risk for ESRDDiabetes With Major Depression Raises Risk for ESRD
People who have diabetes and major depression may have double the risk of developing end-stage renal disease. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - April 15, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Early Nephrology Referral Key to Dialysis DecisionEarly Nephrology Referral Key to Dialysis Decision
Drs. Donal O'Donoghue and Lynda Szczech discuss the new guidelines issued by the Canadian Society of Nephrology, which encourage an individualized approach to dialysis initiation. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Commentary Source Type: news
Challenging a Widespread 'Truth'Challenging a Widespread 'Truth'
Does dopamine diuresis improve outcomes or just give us something to do when little else can be done? Dr. Lynda Szczech describes a study that answers that question. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Viewpoint Source Type: news
IgG4-Related Kidney DiseaseIgG4-Related Kidney Disease
What does this new study tell us about the clinicopathological features of IgG4-RD, who the disease affects, and how it can be diagnosed and managed? Kidney International (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - March 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Hemostasis in Chronic Kidney DiseaseHemostasis in Chronic Kidney Disease
How common are bleeding events in patients with impaired renal function receiving anticoagulant treatment, and how important is it for clinicians to carefully prescribe medications in patients with renal impairment? Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 28, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Summary of KDIGO 2012 CKD GuidelineSummary of KDIGO 2012 CKD Guideline
What do the latest clinical guidelines say about the pathophysiology of chronic kidney disease, and the best ways to manage and treat it? Kidney International (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
High Protein Diets and Renal DiseaseHigh Protein Diets and Renal Disease
Can protein restriction delay diabetic nephropathy? The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 14, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
