Are non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants feasible for patients with atrial fibrillation on hemodialysis? Written By Medha Baranwal4 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTGermany: A recent study comparing apixaban and vitamin K antagonist (VKA) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients on hemodialysis revealed no differences...
ACE Inhibitors reduce CV, renal, and mortality events independent of associated hyperkalemia Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 Dec 2022 10:15 AM ISTA new study published in Clinical Journal of American Society of Nephrology suggests that regardless of short-term changes in serum potassium levels,...
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and Hs CRP may detect AKI in diabetic children Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B3 Dec 2022 10:00 AM ISTA recent study found that levels of Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and highly sensitive C reactive protein can be used to detect early...
Study provides reassuring data on the risk of kidney disease relapse after COVID-19 vaccination Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Dec 2022 8:00 PM ISTSeveral reports have described a relapse of certain autoimmune kidney diseases in patients after they've received COVID-19 vaccines, but it's unclear...
HIF prolyl-hydroxylase inhibitors safe for anaemia treatment in CKD patients: Study Written By Medha Baranwal1 Dec 2022 10:15 AM ISTChina: A recent study has shed light on cardiac and kidney-related adverse effects of HIF-PHIs (hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase...
Liberal use of oxygen while undergoing surgery with GA linked to higher risk of organ damage Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Dec 2022 6:00 AM ISTUS Researchers have found in a large study that giving excess levels of oxygen to patients during surgery is associated with a higher risk of...
Suctioning flexible ureteroscopy with intelligent pressure-control ensures reasonable stone-free rate and safety Written By Aditi29 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in BMC Urology has added that patients with stone size < 40 mm or Grade 1 Guy's stone benefit the most from...
TyG index tied to hyperuricemia risk in patients with diabetic kidney disease: Study Written By Medha Baranwal28 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTChina: A recent study published in Scientific Reports suggested a significant independent correlation between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and...
Oral potassium supplementation reduces Peritonitis risk in hypokalemic peritoneal dialysis patients Written By Aditi28 Nov 2022 8:15 AM ISTThailand: A study published in the American Journal of Kidney diseases has concluded that protocol-based oral potassium supplementation is safe and...
Leukocyturia and Hb early indicators of kidney injury among heat-stressed male workers Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTU.S.A: According to a study published in BMJ Open, leukocyturia and Hb, which can both be measured using point-of-care methods, may be early signs of...
RAAS and SGLT2 Inhibitor combo increases survival in Patients with Albuminuric CKD without Diabetes Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTWashington: About half of patients with CKD do not have diabetes but experience high rates of kidney failure and early death. These patients are...
Persistent hematuria associated with strong risks of incident chronic kidney disease Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTHematuria, which refers to the presence of blood in the urine, has been reported to be associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD)....
