Screening
Screening
02/07/2018
In a recent study, researchers aimed to clarify the longitudinal trajectories of serum uric acid over the course of chronic kidney disease, as well as the effects on time to end-stage renal disease and...
02/07/2018
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
02/01/2018
In a recent study, researchers evaluated factors that could influence cardiovascular disease risk in certain patients with chronic kidney disease and type 1 diabetes.
02/01/2018
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
12/08/2017
Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have a high symptom burden, and symptoms may often be underreported. In a recent editorial, researchers evaluated data on the effectiveness of...
12/08/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
12/07/2017
Although it is well known that individuals with end-stage renal disease experience a high symptom burden, less data currently exists about the symptom burden and quality of life in patients with earlier...
12/07/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
11/06/2017
Previous studies of the general population have shown that coffee consumption and mortality are inversely related. However, less is currently known about this relationship specifically in patients with...
11/06/2017
Kidney Stones
Kidney Stones
11/03/2017
Previous evidence has suggested that intestinal microbiota may contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Since antibiotics are known to alter the gut microbiome, they may be associated with a higher...
11/03/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
11/02/2017
Vascular calcification is common among patients with chronic kidney disease. In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effect of coronary artery calcification on the future risk for acute coronary...
11/02/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
10/18/2017
Active forms of vitamin D are recommended for the treatment of mineral bone disease among patients with chronic kidney disease. In a recent study, researchers assessed the effects of cholecalciferol...
10/18/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
10/12/2017
Pain is common among patients with advanced and end-stage kidney disease, affecting nearly 60% to 70% of those with the condition. An update to a previously published review regarding pharmological and...
10/12/2017
antibiotics
antibiotics
10/02/2017
A recent study investigated the safety of combining IV vancomycin with a β-lactam antibiotic in children.
10/02/2017