Urate-Lowering Therapy May Be Renoprotective in Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia
Clinicians currently decide whether or not to prescribe urate-lowering therapies in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
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Elevated Blood Pressure a Sign of Kidney Damage in Lupus Nephritis
Hypertension is prevalent among patients with lupus nephritis, especially in those with proliferative disease, investigators noted.
Hyperkalemia Potassium Binders in Chronic Kidney Disease Compared, Characterized
Each of the 4 potassium binders that were compared in a study had advantages and disadvantages, investigators reported.
Protein, Exercise During Hemodialysis Does Not Impede Uremic Toxin Removal
Clinicians are increasingly using dietary protein and exercise interventions during hemodialysis to help maintain patients’ muscle strength.
Low-Grade Proteinuria May Warrant Biopsy for Lupus Nephritis
Some patients with SLE and low-grade proteinuria may have early active lupus nephritis.
Health Literacy Linked With CKD Progression, Cardiovascular Events
Improving health literacy may offer a way to prevent adverse clinical outcomes in chronic kidney disease.
Vitamin D, Parathyroid Hormone Linked With Bone Decline in Older Men
Vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism are associated with more rapid bone decline in older men.
Cardiovascular Events More Likely After a Gout Flare
Patients with gout flare have increased odds of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
Women Less Likely to Receive Appropriate Chronic Kidney Disease Care
Even women meeting objective criteria for CKD and nephrology referral were disadvantaged, according to investigators.
Substantial Discrepancies Found in Estimated vs Measured GFR
New findings raise questions about the reliability of estimated glomerular filtration rate as a basis for clinical decision-making.
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