Search results for "Nephrology"
Early RRT did not affect survival in critically ill patients with severe acute kidney injury
In a meta-analysis of individual patient data from nine trials, there was no difference in 28-day mortality by whether renal replacement therapy (RRT) was initiated within a few hours of randomization or delayed for at least a day.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/05/06/5.htm
6 May 2020
K, kidneys, and ketoacidosis
Contraindications to sodium polystyrene sulfonate, alternative treatments for hyperkalemia, and SGLT2 inhibitors were covered at Wednesday's hospital medicine precourse in a quick review of issues in inpatient nephrology.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/04/17/2.htm
17 Apr 2019
Proteinuria associated with AKI, readmissions in surgical patients
Preoperative urinalysis assessments to identify patients at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) may improve outcomes, according to the study authors, who called for prospective studies on the topic.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/07/11/2.htm
11 Jul 2018
CVP-guided hydration reduced risk of contrast-induced nephropathy
Patients with kidney disease and heart failure who were randomized to hydration guided by central venous pressure received more fluid and had less contrast-induced nephropathy than those receiving standard hydration, according to a Chinese trial.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/16/2.htm
16 Dec 2015
Ultrasound may be as effective as CT in diagnosing kidney stones
Ultrasound may be an effective way to diagnose kidney stones with less radiation exposure, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/09/24/3.htm
24 Sep 2014
CKD guidelines may lead to overdiagnosis, overtreatment
The current definition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) has led to one in eight people being labeled as having the condition, compared to the actual yearly treatment rate of one person for every 3,000 to 5,000 for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/07/3.htm
7 Aug 2013
Kidney measures for CKD predict clinical risk across the full age range, study suggests
Measures of kidney function used to diagnose and stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) are independently associated with end-stage renal disease and mortality regardless of age, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/07/4.htm
7 Nov 2012
Two models may offer accurate assessment of GFR in older adults
Two newly developed estimates of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) may provide more accurate assessment of kidney function in older adults, a study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/10/03/3.htm
3 Oct 2012
Combination of creatinine and cystatin C more accurate than either alone
Combining creatinine and cystatin C measurements provided a more accurate estimation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) than using either measurement alone, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/11/5.htm
11 Jul 2012
New guidelines released on lupus nephritis
The American College of Rheumatology released new guidelines last week on the screening, treatment and management of lupus nephritis, the first to specifically cover this topic.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/16/4.htm
16 May 2012
Albumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine most predictive
CMS defines meaningful use, ACP responds
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/21/4.htm
21 Jul 2010