Nephrology
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Inpatient protocol helped reduce AKI-related mortality
Two years after it was implemented, a streamlined approach to the management of acute kidney injury led to a reduction in mortality rates and...
Conference Coverage
New biomarker linked to chronic kidney disease
Elevated plasma soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) levels may predict clinical chronic kidney disease.
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Shorter sleep linked to faster kidney function decline
Shorter sleep duration is prospectively and independently associated with a faster decline in renal function, according to results from a large...
Conference Coverage
EADV: Latest gruesome twosome: Psoriasis spawns renal disease
The past decade has brought a mountain of data documenting that psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory dermatosis, is associated with increased risks...
Commentary
Casting stones
Turkish investigators evaluated the effectiveness of sexual intercourse, tamsulosin, or standard medical therapy for kidney stone expulsion.
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VIDEO: Long-term responses possible in advanced kidney cancer?
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ECC: Nivolumab, Cabozantinib bring long overdue options to advanced kidney cancer
Nivolumab significantly extended overall survival in patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.
News
Finerenone cuts albuminuria in diabetic nephropathy
Finerenone may be able to address the unmet medical need of safely managing albuminuria without adversely affecting serum potassium in patients...
News
Patiromer cuts potassium in diabetic CKD with hyperkalemia
Key clinical point: The oral potassium-binding polymer patiromer decreased serum potassium in patients who had diabetic kidney disease with...
Conference Coverage
AUA: Long-term use of Botox may decrease urinary incontinence
Key clinical point: OnabotulinumtoxinA delivered via injection into the muscle of the bladder appears to be a good option for patients with...
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ADA: Staying fit helps prevent advanced kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
Maintaining or improving cardiorespiratory fitness during the year following an intensive lifestyle intervention contributed to the prevention of...