Nephrology
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Is Acute Kidney Injury Really a Single Disease?
AKI is associated with an increased risk for adverse outcomes, including post-AKI chronic kidney disease and a mortality rate of approximately 24...
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Does Screening for CKD Benefit Older Adults?
“Screening older people for CKD may be of value to increase detection and enable disease-modifying treatment to be initiated at an earlier stage...
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Thyroid Resistance Ups Mortality in Euthyroid CKD Patients
This association between Thyroid Feedback Quantile–based Index and all-cause mortality persisted in all subgroups stratified by age, gender, race...
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What Are the Best Supplements for Patients With Kidney Disease? A Few Stand Out
A dietitian provides advice on the best supplements for kidney disease, including fish oil, probiotics, and vitamin D.
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More Protein Is Advantageous for Elderly Patients With CKD
“We observed an inverse association between total protein intake and mortality among participants with CKD but a somewhat weaker one than among...
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New Guidance on Genetic Testing for Kidney Disease
Nephrologists have reported a lack of education about genetic testing, and other barriers to wider use, including limited access to testing, cost...
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Heat Waves: A Silent Threat to Older Adults’ Kidneys
Older adults are vulnerable to heat-related morbidity and mortality, with kidney complications accounting for many excess hospital admissions...
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Vast Majority of Adults At Risk for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Almost 90% of participants could be classified as stage 1 CKM syndrome, and nearly half met criteria for stage 2, study finds.
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Metabolite in Red Meat Increases Kidney Disease Risk
TMAO, trimethylamine N-oxide, found in animal foods, has been linked to increased risk for CKD and decline in kidney function.
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Hair-Straightening Products Entail Acute Kidney Failure Risk
Products with glyoxylic acid were linked to built up calcium oxalate crystals leading to acute kidney failure, say researchers.