Nephrology
Nephrology
11/08/2016
ASN leads the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases by educating, advancing research, communicating, and advocating for the highest quality care for patients.
11/08/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
10/21/2016
A new study disputes the generally held consensus that female sex is an independent risk factor for the development of cardiothoracic surgery–associated acute kidney injury.
10/21/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
10/14/2016
A new, noninvasive method of quantifying the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis could prove crucial in charting the disease's prospective course,...
10/14/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
09/30/2016
The risk of radiocontrast-associated nephropathy may be overstated in the literature and overestimated by clinicians, according to a new study.
09/30/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
09/21/2016
In this observational study, researchers monitored patients with chronic kidney disease treated in a primary care setting to better understand disease management and progression.
09/21/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
08/22/2016
Individuals with polycystic kidney disease (PDK) may have an increased risk of developing liver, colon, and kidney cancer.
08/22/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
08/11/2016
The American Urological Association and Endourological Society have updated their guidelines for the management of kidney stones, including recommendations for imaging tests, administration of antimicrobial...
08/11/2016
mental health
mental health
07/22/2016
A recent study explored the relationship between retention of metabolites normally excreted by the kidney and cognitive impairment in patients with kidney failure.
07/22/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
07/15/2016
A recent study investigated the effects of total protein intake, as well as sources of protein, on the risk of developing end-stage renal disease.
07/15/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
07/01/2016
Recent research examined the effects of air pollution exposure on kidney health and the risk of developing organ-specific auto-immunity and injury in distal organs.
07/01/2016