Diuretics Not Independently Linked With CKD Progression
“Different types of diuretic drugs are widely used to help treat high blood pressure, fluid...
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Early Detection of CKD May Delay Progression, Curb Healthcare Costs
CKD affects more than 37 million adults in the United States and drives nearly $120 billion in...
High Temps May Up Admissions, Deaths in End-Stage Renal Disease
Heterogeneity in risk observed according to geographic region
Leg Amputation in ESRD Patients Should Prompt Palliative Care Discussion
Lower-extremity amputation signals poor prognosis with end-stage renal disease
Flu-Like Illness Tied to Increased Relative Mortality in ESRD
~1,000 deaths of kidney failure patients each year in U.S. may be attributable to seasonal influenza
Renal Transplant Improves Survival in ESRD Due to Lupus
Survival benefit noted especially for cardiovascular disease in end-stage renal disease due to lupus nephritis
ISA 2013: HIV Patients Have High ESRD Rate
The Particulars: Previous studies indicate that some of the same risk factors are associated with both HIV and kidney disease, that HIV can affect the kidneys, and that some HIV treatments can cause renal problems. However,...
