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,...
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...
In a recent study, researchers assessed the effect of oral corticosteroids on the risk of adverse events among patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy.
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...
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...
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...
In a recent study, researchers examined the safety and effectiveness of intense blood pressure control among patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension.
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,...
For patients undergoing percutaneous coronary procedures, statin administration is the only strategy consistently associated with a reduction in the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI),...
