Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
06/08/2017
In a recent study, researchers compared rates of diabetic ketoacidosis among patients taking either an SGLT2 inhibitor or a dipeptidyl peptidase-4.
06/08/2017
Kidney Injury
Kidney Injury
05/30/2017
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),...
05/30/2017
Diabetes Q&A
Diabetes Q&A
05/26/2017
In a recent study, researchers examined whether decreased renal function inhibits the HbA1c-lowering effects of dapagliflozin.
05/26/2017
Treatment
Treatment
04/24/2017
The FDA has approved a new indication for the drug Thymoglobulin, for use in patients undergoing kidney transplant.
04/24/2017
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
02/22/2017
Researchers assessed whether acute kidney injury was sufficient as a warning sign against chronic kidney disease in users of proton pump inhibitors.
02/22/2017
Blood
Blood
01/06/2017
A new study sought to determine if the density of a blood clot structure was a risk factor for mortality in patients on hemodialysis.
01/06/2017
Dementia
Dementia
12/15/2016
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers examined the connection between renal failure and cognitive impairment and dementia.
12/15/2016
Kidney Stones
Kidney Stones
12/05/2016
Researchers tested the efficacy and safety of alpha blockers in the treatment of patients with ureteric stones.
12/05/2016
Treatment
Treatment
12/05/2016
Researchers tested the efficacy and safety of alpha blockers in the treatment of patients with ureteric stones.
12/05/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
11/08/2016
The RPA is dedicated to representing and serving nephrology practitioners in their pursuit and delivery of quality renal health care.
11/08/2016