Nephrology
Commentary
COVID-19 Is a Very Weird Virus
COVID may cause immune system dysfunction that puts patients at risk for autoimmunity.
Case Reports
My Kidney Is Fine, Can’t You Cystatin C?
A misdiagnosed case of chronic kidney disease based on serum creatinine levels illustrates the utility of cystatin C confirmation to determine...
Commentary
Sodium vs Potassium for Lowering Blood Pressure?
Nephrologist discusses benefits of reducing salt in diet and eating more potassium to reduce BP.
Latest News
High Salt Intake Linked to Increased Risk for Kidney Disease
Even occasional salters had a 7% higher risk than those who never or rarely added salt.
News
Hypocalcemia Risk Warning Added to Osteoporosis Drug
Based on a completed data review, the agency concluded that denosumab increases the risk for severe hypocalcemia in patients with chronic kidney...
News
Can a Healthy Gut Microbiome Prevent Kidney Stones?
“We found not only that those who got kidney stones had an unhealthy microbiome, including a gut microbiome that was more likely to excrete toxins...
News
Meet the newest acronym in primary care: CKM
“This approach not only raises awareness, it also empowers PCPs to diagnose and treat these conditions more holistically.”
Original Research
Chronic Kidney Disease and Military Service in US Adults, 1999-2018
This observational study used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data to quantify the association between CKD and military service...
News
Low-dose methotrexate carries higher risk for older patients with CKD
Adverse event data showed an increased risk of myelosuppression, sepsis, pneumotoxic effects, or hepatotoxic effects.
Conference Coverage
Dietary nitrates reduce contrast-induced nephropathy in ACS
“Currently, aside from intravenous hydration, there is no proven treatment that reduces contrast-induced nephropathy. We feel that dietary...