Search results for "Chronic kidney disease"
High-dose statins associated with more admissions for acute kidney injury
Higher-dose statin therapy was associated with more hospital admissions for acute kidney injury than lower-intensity treatment, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/26/1.htm
26 Mar 2013
Metformin appears safe for heart failure patients, analysis finds
Metformin appears to be a safe option for glycemic control in heart failure patients, according to a recent meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/26/4.htm
26 Mar 2013
Guidance released on use of new oral anticoagulants in nonvalvular afib
The European Heart Rhythm Association published guidance last week on using new oral anticoagulants in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/6.htm
7 May 2013
New models predict risk of readmission after PCI
Researchers have developed two models to predict patients' risk of readmission within 30 days of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/09/5.htm
9 Jul 2013
Analysis notes that CKD guidelines may lead to overdiagnosis, overtreatment
The current definition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) has led to one in eight people being labeled as having the condition, compared to the actual treatment rate of one person for every 3,000 to 5,000 for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a recent analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/06/4.htm
6 Aug 2013
Diastolic blood pressure below 70 mm Hg associated with higher mortality in chronic kidney disease
Achieving ideal systolic blood pressure (SBP) at the expense of lower-than-ideal diastolic blood pressure (DBP) could be harmful in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), noted a study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/20/1.htm
20 Aug 2013
ACP issues clinical practice guideline on chronic kidney disease
ACP released a new clinical practice guideline this week on screening, monitoring and treatment of stage 1 to 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/1.htm
22 Oct 2013
Moderate to severe psoriasis may be associated with increased risk for chronic kidney disease
Moderate to severe psoriasis (more than 3% of body surface area affected) is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), independent of traditional risk factors such as diabetes and heart disease, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/22/5.htm
22 Oct 2013
End-stage renal disease uncommon in patients with systolic heart failure
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is uncommon in outpatients with systolic heart failure, but certain factors can identify those at highest risk, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/10/29/5.htm
29 Oct 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 3- to 4-month history of diffuse, intractable itching
A 72-year-old man is evaluated for a 3- to 4-month history of diffuse, intractable itching involving most of the body. He uses emollients regularly. He cannot identify any precipitating causes. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/3.htm
14 Jan 2014