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Two Strategies to Treat Humoral Rejection

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:52:11 EDT

In this video blog, Ron Shapiro, MD, University of Pittsburgh, discusses results of a study that compared high-dose IVIG with plasmapheresis/IVIG in the treatment of antibody-mediated rejection.
Medscape Transplantation

Flu Shot May be Less Effective After Transplant

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:51:10 EDT

Kidney transplant patients have a weaker response to influenza immunization than healthy individuals, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
The National Kidney Foundation

Ferumoxytol Approved to Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:03:54 EDT

Ferumoxytol injection may be more effective than oral iron for anemic patients in all stages of chronic kidney disease.
Medscape Medical News

New Hemoglobin Target Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease Suggested

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:39:29 EDT

A meta-analysis shows that targeting hemoglobin levels higher than 12.0 g/dL leads to small and not clinically meaningful improvements in health-related quality of life, despite safety concerns.
Medscape Medical News

Enalapril, Losartan May Have Retinal, but Not Renal, Benefits in Type 1 Diabetes

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:38:52 EDT

In a controlled trial, early blockade of the renin-angiotensin system did not slow the progression of nephropathy but slowed the progression of retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Medscape Medical News

ASCO 2009: Expert Video Perspective on Renal Cancer

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:21:07 EDT

In this video editorial, Dr. Timothy M. Kuzel shares his thoughts on the latest advances in renal cancer treatments presented at the 2009 ASCO annual meeting.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology

Kidney Function and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Women: A Prospective Cohort Study

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:23:05 EDT

How is glomerular filtration rate associated with cardiovascular disease events among apparently healthy women?
British Medical Journal

Will Bundling Create Disincentives for Home Hemodialysis?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:04:02 EDT

In this video blog, Jeffrey Berns, MD, of UPenn School of Medicine, discusses a government report about the cost differences between in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
Medscape Nephrology

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy May Be Linked to Long-Term Adverse Events

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:39:56 EDT

After adjustment for baseline comorbidities and risk factors, the incidence rate ratio for adverse events was twice as high in those with CIN defined stringently.
Medscape Medical News

Michael Jackson Dies of Cardiac Arrest

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:03:43 EDT

Jackson, who was 50, was pronounced dead at UCLA medical center mid-afternoon, Pacific Time.
Heartwire

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Metabolic Syndrome

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:45:58 EDT

Results of a study suggest that even mild lower urinary tract symptoms are significantly associated with metabolic syndrome in men younger than 60 years.
Reuters Health Information

Recent Advances in the Pathophysiology of Nephrolithiasis

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:09:05 EDT

This review explains the pathogenetic link between uric acid nephrolithiasis and several metabolic pathways and conditions.
Kidney International

Health-Care-Associated Infections: The Legislative Perspective and the Pharmacist's Role

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:09:05 EDT

Pharmacists are integral to the development of proactive methods to help prevent health-care-associated infections.
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy