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Kidney & Urinary System : Health & Medical
Risk of Renal, CV and Mortality Outcomes in Hypertension
Which hidden risks are the most likely to be lurking for patients with hypertension?
Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
Is there enough science to recommend 3% sodium chloride solution for the treatment of hyponatremic encephalopathy?
Hyponatremia: Don't Miss Subtle Clinical Clues
New guidelines suggest that asymptomatic hyponatremia doesn't really exist but that clinicians can identify and treat it if they know the warning signs. Dr. Jeffrey Berns discusses.
Update on the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
What are the latest treatment strategies for lupus nephritis? Are there any new therapies available to treat the disease?
Long-Term Clinical Outcome Of Paediatric Kidneys Transplanted To Adults
Previous studies showed an increase in the size and excellent graft function of paediatric kidneys transplanted to adults up to 1 year following transplantation. The long-term outcome is now examined.
Fostering the Ability of Patients to Self-manage Their CKD
How can clinicians help their patients to better understand chronic kidney disease and the ways in which they can self-manage?
Novel Non-AR Targets in Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer
What are the newest non-AR therapeutic agents for castrate resistant prostate cancer?
Calciphylaxis: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment
High-quality evidence for the diagnosis and management of calciphylaxis is lacking. How should a multidisciplinary team go about treating patients with this disease?
What Breaks Down Excess Uric Acid in the Body?
Uric acid is a chemical produced by the body when it breaks down purine, a product found in many foods. Typically, uric acid stays in balance and dissolves into the blood, then moves into the kidneys, which excretes it as urine. However, high levels can sometimes build up and there are various optio
What Is the Experience of Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults?
Of the 13 million Americans who experience urinary incontinence every year, the majority are older adults. They are often embarrassed or believe it is a normal part of aging and do not discuss it with a doctor.
How Does Avanafil Compare for Erectile Dysfunction?
Avanafil is a second-generation PDE5 inhibitor; how does it fit in the treatment of erectile dysfunction?
Which Hypoglycaemic Agents to use in Type 2 Diabetes and CKD and How?
ADVANCE trial results confirmed that much tighter glycemic control is beneficial for nephropathy in subjects with type 2 diabetes, but which agents work best?
What are the Causes of Delirium with Urinary Tract Infections?
The reason why urinary tract infections cause delirium is not completely understood. Urinary tract infections may cause certain substances to enter the brain and disrupt normal cognition.
Lupus Nephritis: Immunoadsorption (IAS) and Proteinuria
Is immunoadsorption, both in the short-term and long-term, a possible therapeutic option in lupus nephritis? This new study explains.
Women, Sports, and Stress Incontinence
Urinary incontinence, or leaking urine, is a common, embarrassing female problem that keeps women from working out or playing their favorite sport.
Alternative to Tazocin for Allergies
Tazocin is an injection that contains piperacillin, a penicillin-based antibiotic, as well as tazobactam, a medication that helps keep piperacillin active in your blood by protecting the piperacillin from bacteria. This medication is used to deal with bacteria and infections, but some people have a
IV Fluids: All Are Not Created Equal
Lynda Szczech, MD, assessed a study that compared chloride-liberal vs chloride-restrictive IV fluids and had interesting and important findings.
Most Common Causes of Refrigerator Failure
A common household appliance like a refrigerator can oftentimes be taken for granted, but when something goes awry, frustration ensues. Like nearly any appliance, refrigerators offer a fair share of problems, which run the gamut between simple do-it-yourself remedies to much more serious issues that
Tips for Dealing with Overactive Bladder
Learn tips to cope well with an overactive bladder, whether you're at work, on the road, or at home.
Chronic Kidney Disease and the Risk of Stroke
Find out more about the association between the independent and combined effects of GFR and albuminuria on stroke risk.