Greater protein intake in chronic kidney disease may lower mortality, and clinicians should routinely evaluate food intake with attention to energy and protein. Older people with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease who eat more protein may have...
The following is a summary of “Baseline Diastolic BP and BP-Lowering Effects on Cardiovascular Outcomes and All-Cause Mortality A Meta Analysis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Nephrology by Sarwal et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
The following is a summary of “Misprocessing of Alpha-Galactosidase A, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, and the Unfolded Protein Response,” published in the November 2024 issue of Nephrology by Živná et al. Fabry disease arises from GLA mutations leading to...
The following is a summary of “Impact of AKI on metabolic compensation for respiratory acidosis in ICU patients with AECOPD,” published in the October 2024 issue of Critical Care by Marcy et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to determine the effect...
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November issue of Chronic Kidney Journal.Jin Hean Koh, from the National University of...
The following is a summary of “Comparison of functional outcome after intracerebral hemorrhage in patients with or without end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis: a propensity-score matched study,” published in the November 2024 issue of Neurology by Tsutsumi et...
The following is a summary of “Baseline Diastolic BP and BP-Lowering Effects on Cardiovascular Outcomes and All-Cause Mortality A Meta Analysis,” published in the November 2024 issue of Nephrology by Sarwal et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to...
The following is a summary of “Misprocessing of Alpha-Galactosidase A, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, and the Unfolded Protein Response,” published in the November 2024 issue of Nephrology by Živná et al. Fabry disease arises from GLA mutations leading to...
The following is a summary of “Impact of AKI on metabolic compensation for respiratory acidosis in ICU patients with AECOPD,” published in the October 2024 issue of Critical Care by Marcy et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to determine the effect...
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There are bidirectional associations for sleep disorders with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a review published in the November issue of Chronic Kidney Journal.Jin Hean Koh, from the National University of...
The following is a summary of “Comparison of functional outcome after intracerebral hemorrhage in patients with or without end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis: a propensity-score matched study,” published in the November 2024 issue of Neurology by Tsutsumi et...
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Medical cartoon by Van Scott in which patient asks doctor to pinkie swear that his medical information will remain private.
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Although a patient's request for a second opinion can make a physician question the patient’s trust level, physicians should consider supporting that desire.
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