Patients with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis experience high 30-day unplanned readmissions. Using a large administrative database, researchers investigated reasons for initial admission and...
Previous studies have evaluated the potential association between smoking and diabetic nephropathy. However, the findings from these studies have varied widely. In a recent study, researchers aimed to...
Although chronic kidney disease is known to be associated with the risk for cognitive decline, less is known about the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in patients with the condition. In a recent...
In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of body mass index on in-hospital patient outcomes associated with acute kidney injury and acute kidney injury requiring renal replacement therapy...
In a secondary analysis of the LEADER trial, researchers examined the effects of liraglutide on long-term renal outcomes among patients with type 2 diabetes.
It is well known that patients with chronic kidney disease often experience vitamin D deficiencies. Researchers specifically assessed the association between different levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and the...
In a recent study, researchers assessed the effects of a nurse-led, multidisciplinary self-care management program vs usual care on quality of life, self-care, adherence to antihypertensive therapy,...
In a recent study, researchers sought to determine the relationship between chronic kidney disease and the incidence of certain community-acquired infections. To see results of the study, including which...
