If a patient presents with a GFR category G3a and a persistent albuminuria category of A2, to which risk category does he or she belong? Test your knowledge with our latest pop quiz!
New research has suggested that a higher intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce mortality risk among patients with chronic kidney disease. Based on this new data, would you start...
In FIGARO-DKD, the primary outcome measure is a composite of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, or hospitalization for heart failure. Of these outcomes, do...
According to the FIDELIO-DKD trial, do you know finerenone’s impact on incidence of the composite cardiovascular outcome? Test your knowledge with our latest pop quiz!
Do you know how long abnormal kidney structure or function should be present before a patient is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease? Test your knowledge with our latest pop quiz!
According to updated ADA guidelines, which of the following should be considered in patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease when eGFR is 30 or higher, especially when albuminuria is above...
Previous research has indicated an inverse relationship between coffee consumption and mortality among the general population. Could caffeine intake also reduce mortality risk among patients with chronic...
Listen to the podcast with James J Matera, DO, FACOI, about ideal blood pressure targets for kidney disease patients in light of the 2017 AHA/ACC hypertension guidelines. Then take this quiz to see what...
