Awake Surface Cooling Feasible in Stroke PatientsAwake Surface Cooling Feasible in Stroke Patients
Surface cooling to induce mild hypothermia in awake stroke patients after IV thrombolysis is safe and feasible, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 11, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Role of Sirtuins in Kidney DiseaseRole of Sirtuins in Kidney Disease
Do sirtuins exert renal protective effects, and how could further study help clinicians to better understand and treat kidney disease? Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 10, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Renal Denervation, R.I.P.?Renal Denervation, R.I.P.?
Dr. Jeffrey Berns discusses the implications of halting SYMPLICITY HTN-3, a study that was testing catheter-based renal denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension. Medscape Nephrology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Commentary Source Type: news
Is Dual RAAS Blockade Doomed?Is Dual RAAS Blockade Doomed?
Dr. Henry Black discusses why the VA NEPHRON-D study may have signaled the end of the road for dual RAAS blockade. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - January 14, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Fenofibrate and Renal DiseaseFenofibrate and Renal Disease
Find out more about the potentially cardioprotective effects of fenofibrate for patients with type 2 diabetes. Clinical Lipidology (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - January 11, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Cost of Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Across the WorldCost of Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Across the World
This new articles discusses the cost of both peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis around the world. Are there big differences from 1 country to the next? Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - December 5, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Cost of Renal Replacement TherapyCost of Renal Replacement Therapy
Are there large differences in cost between the different forms of renal replacement therapy, and how do the costs potentially affect treatment decisions? Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - November 21, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Mechanisms of Vitamin D Agonists in Diabetic Kidney DiseaseMechanisms of Vitamin D Agonists in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Can vitamin D prevent diabetic nephropathy? BMC Endocrine Disorders (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - October 7, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal Article Source Type: news
IV Iron Reduces Transfusion Need, Increases Risk of InfectionIV Iron Reduces Transfusion Need, Increases Risk of Infection
Intravenous iron may cut the need for blood transfusions, but comes with an increased risk of infections, a new meta-analysis suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - September 12, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Critical Care News Source Type: news
Vitamin D Curbs Albuminuria in Kidney DiseaseVitamin D Curbs Albuminuria in Kidney Disease
Vitamin D supplementation decreases albuminuria and might slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to Spanish researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - September 11, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
A Variety of Weight-Loss Diets May Aid Renal FunctionA Variety of Weight-Loss Diets May Aid Renal Function
Low carb, low-fat and Mediterranean diets seem equally beneficial for mild to moderate kidney disease in overweight patients, researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - May 30, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Sevelamer Doesn't Protect the Heart in Early CKD: StudySevelamer Doesn't Protect the Heart in Early CKD: Study
The phosphate binder sevelamer didn't have any favorable cardiovascular effects in a randomized controlled trial of patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD). Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - April 26, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Another Compounding Company Recalls All Sterile ProductAnother Compounding Company Recalls All Sterile Product
Balanced Solutions Compounding Pharmacy has voluntarily recalled all lots of its sterile drug products because of sterility concerns, the FDA says. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - April 23, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Alert Source Type: news
Peginesatide Recalled Due to Fatal AnaphylaxisPeginesatide Recalled Due to Fatal Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity, and sometimes anaphylaxis, has occurred within 30 minutes after the first intravenous dose of the anemia drug for patients receiving dialysis. News Alerts (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 25, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Alert Source Type: news
Frequent Hemodialysis, Risk of Vascular Access ComplicationsFrequent Hemodialysis, Risk of Vascular Access Complications
Frequent hemodialysis increased the risk of vascular access complications compared with conventional hemodialysis in a recent trial. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nephrology Headlines - February 7, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
