Nephrology
Renal Consult
Is “Runner’s Kidney” a Thing?
Fact or fiction: Running is bad for your kidneys. Our experts have the answer, complete with hot-off-the-press clinical data. Plus: Does...
PURLs
Tamsulosin for Patients With Ureteral Stones?
Recently, there has been debate about the effectiveness of tamsulosin for ureteral stone passage. The results of a new meta-analysis offer clarity...
Renal Consult
Dental Health: What It Means in Kidney Disease
Healthy patients may dismiss the need for vaccinations—but so do those with chronic kidney disease, depsite their increased risk for infection....
Renal Consult
For Patients With CKD, Don’t Wait—Vaccinate!
Healthy patients may dismiss the need for vaccinations—but so do those with chronic kidney disease, depsite their increased risk for infection....
Commentary
The National Kidney Foundation Names Clinician Reviews® Recipient of the 2018 Nostradamus Award
As the editor of Clinician Reviews, I am honored to announce that the journal is the recipient of the National Kidney Foundation’s...
Video
HTN in CKD: How Should I Be Treating It?
In this "3 in 3" video, Denise Link, MPAS, PA-C, offers treatment options for hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease.
Clinical Review
Acute Management of Severe Asymptomatic Hypertension
Hypertension is the most common chronic condition in the US, and when blood pressure spikes, it can indicate a hypertensive urgency or emergency....
Renal Consult
How to Interpret Positive Troponin Tests in CKD
The increased sensitivity of troponin testing can make interpretation difficult and stressful. When should you suspect myocardial injury in your...
Renal Consult
Do PPIs Pose a Danger to Kidneys?
The increased sensitivity of troponin testing can make interpretation difficult and stressful. When should you suspect myocardial injury in your...
Renal Consult
Bariatric Surgery for CKD
If you've been given mixed messages about target blood pressure for patients with CKD, you're not alone. Our experts dissect the data, and also...