Sarcopenia screening and early interventions (nutrition, exercise) are recommended for patients with CKD to maintain muscle mass, strength, and performance. Because sarcopenia can adversely affect the outcomes experienced by patients with chronic...
Sarcopenia screening and early interventions (nutrition, exercise) are recommended for patients with CKD to maintain muscle mass, strength, and performance. Because sarcopenia can adversely affect the outcomes experienced by patients with chronic...
The following is a summary of "Bidirectional negative relationship between thyrotropin and kidney function during alcohol intoxication in males," published in the May 2024 issue of Nephrology by Unlu et al. Alcohol has a direct toxic effect on renal cells, yet...
Lupus is caused by a specific defect in the immune system that can be reversed, potentially curing the autoimmune disorder, a new study claims. The disease appears to be caused by malfunctions in an immune system pathway that regulates cells’ response to...
The following is a summary of “Yield of genetic testing in management of Nephrolithiasis,” published in the July 2024 issue of Urology by Pearce et al. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the yield and clinical indications for genetic testing in patients...
The following is a summary of “Primary care clinician perspectives on automated nephrology e-consults for diabetic kidney disease: a pre-implementation qualitative study,” published in the June 2024 issue of Primary Care by Chu et al. Patients with diabetic kidney...
The following is a summary of "Impact of pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis in Italy: a patient-based survey," published in the June 2024 issue of Nephrology by Santoro et al. Researchers conducted a prospective study to understand how itching affects...
The following is a summary of "Bidirectional negative relationship between thyrotropin and kidney function during alcohol intoxication in males," published in the May 2024 issue of Nephrology by Unlu et al. Alcohol has a direct toxic effect on renal cells, yet...
Lupus is caused by a specific defect in the immune system that can be reversed, potentially curing the autoimmune disorder, a new study claims. The disease appears to be caused by malfunctions in an immune system pathway that regulates cells’ response to...
The following is a summary of “Yield of genetic testing in management of Nephrolithiasis,” published in the July 2024 issue of Urology by Pearce et al. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the yield and clinical indications for genetic testing in patients...
The following is a summary of “Primary care clinician perspectives on automated nephrology e-consults for diabetic kidney disease: a pre-implementation qualitative study,” published in the June 2024 issue of Primary Care by Chu et al. Patients with diabetic kidney...
The following is a summary of "Impact of pruritus in patients undergoing hemodialysis in Italy: a patient-based survey," published in the June 2024 issue of Nephrology by Santoro et al. Researchers conducted a prospective study to understand how itching affects...
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