Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
08/31/2017
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.
08/31/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
08/30/2017
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...
08/30/2017
diabetic kidney disease
diabetic kidney disease
08/29/2017
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,...
08/29/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
08/18/2017
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...
08/18/2017
Corticosteroid
Corticosteroid
08/02/2017
In a recent study, researchers assessed the effect of oral corticosteroids on the risk of adverse events among patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy.
08/02/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
07/17/2017
Previous data has indicated that patients with chronic kidney disease may face an increased risk of peripheral artery disease. In a recent meta-analysis, researchers aimed to assess this relationship...
07/17/2017
surgery
surgery
07/10/2017
Acute kidney injury after primary percutaneous coronary intervention is often thought to be caused by exposure to contrast material post-surgery. However, other factors could contribute to acute kidney...
07/10/2017
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction
06/29/2017
Researchers evaluated how acute kidney injury after myocardial infarction affects mortality in patients with and without CKD. To see results of the study, including which patients face the greatest...
06/29/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
06/23/2017
In a recent study, researchers examined the safety and effectiveness of intense blood pressure control among patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
06/23/2017
surgery
surgery
06/22/2017
Researchers evaluated the survival rates of surgical ICU patients who required 7 or more days of continuous renal replacement therapy. To see the results, including which patient populations were studied,...
06/22/2017