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pH and Phosphate Binding
Does the fact that lanthanum carbonate binds PO4 at a lower pH than the other phosphate binders account for any therapeutic advantage?
Medscape Nephrology, April 2005
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Achieving Target Serum Phosphate Level in Noncompliant Dialysis Patient
Which is the most important factor to focus on for achieving the target serum phosphate level of 5.5 mg/dL: dietary restrictions or phosphate binder dose?
Medscape Nephrology, March 2005
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Decreased Pill Burden in Phosphate Binder Therapy
A chewable agent may decrease pill burden of phosphate binder therapy in chronic dialysis patients.
Medscape Nephrology, February 2005
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Growth Retardation Secondary to Corticosteroid Therapy
What are the recommendations for use of recombinant growth hormone for children with growth retardation secondary to steroid therapy used in treatment of renal diseases such as nephrotic syndrome?
Medscape Pediatrics, December 2004
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Management of Patient Retransplanted for Recurrence of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
What treatment regimen would you consider in a patient undergoing a second renal transplant with history of previous transplant failure due to recurrence of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)?
Medscape Transplantation, December 2004
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Use of Low Doses of Dopamine in Renal Failure
Is there any role for low doses of dopamine in renal failure?
Medscape Critical Care, January 2004
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Acute Renal Failure: Complication of Intermittent Porphyria?
Is acute renal failure a direct complication of
intermittent porphyria?
Medscape Internal Medicine, January 2004
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The Preferred Diuretic in Diabetic Nephropathy
Which diuretic is preferred in diabetic nephropathy with
edema and normal creatinine values?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, December 2003
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Vasopressor Use and Acute Renal Failure in Sepsis
In sepsis patients who require high-dose
vasopressors, despite keeping central venous
pressure in the range of 12-15 mmHg, how do you
prevent acute renal failure?
Medscape Critical Care, November 2003
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Medication for Hemodialysis-Induced Hypotension
Is there any oral medication to prevent or treat
hypotension induced by hemodialysis?
Medscape Internal Medicine, November 2003
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Normal Blood Glucose in Diabetes Patients With Chronic Renal Failure
What keeps blood glucose normal in some type 1
diabetes patients with chronic renal failure?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, September 2003
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Combining an ACE Inhibitor and an ARB in the Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy
What is the rationale for combining an ACE inhibitor and an ARB in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy?
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 2003
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Activated Protein C and Renal Failure Patients
If they require CVVH/hemodialysis, do they need
additional anticoagulation while receiving drotrecogin
alfa (activated) infusion to protect the hemofilter
cartridge?
Medscape Critical Care, May 2003
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Treatment of Oliguric Acute Renal Failure in Sepsis Patient
In a patient being treated for severe sepsis with
hypotension and oliguric acute renal failure, would it be
prudent to use renal-dose dopamine in synergy with
high-dose dobutamine?
Medscape Critical Care, March 2003
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Calcium and Vitamin D in End-Stage Renal Disease
Are vitamin D and calcium required in end-stage renal disease?
Medscape Critical Care, August 2002
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Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis Patients
What are the indications for blood transfusion in a patient with renal disease?
Medscape Critical Care, October 2001
