Exercise May Slow Kidney Function Decline in Older Adults
Prescribing physical activity and exercise may be a “potent tool” for clinicians caring for older adults, according to investigators.
Prescribing physical activity and exercise may be a “potent tool” for clinicians caring for older adults, according to investigators.
A study conducted in Taiwan is the first to show that hyperuricemia is as risky as diabetes in contributing to ESKD and death risk in patients with stage 3 to 5 CKD.
The integrity of Bowman’s capsule may play a role in the progression of lupus nephritis, according to investigators.
Belimumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits B-lymphocyte stimulator.
Adverse effects of induction therapies for lupus nephritis may limit their use.
Colchicine, a plant-derived alkaloid, has a broad range of anti-inflammatory effects that interfere with neutrophil function, according to investigators.
Proteinuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate cannot accurately distinguish between ongoing inflammatory injury and chronic kidney damage in lupus nephritis, investigators pointed out.
Decrease in bone mass is common in the first 6 to 12 months after kidney transplantation.
In a study, the calcineurin inhibitor tacrolimus proved to be noninferior to intravenous cyclophosphamide.
Improvement observed in estimated glomerular filtration rate in kidney transplant recipients treated with allopurinol for elevated uric acid.