Search results for "Kidney function"
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jul 2022
Diltiazem may increase bleeding risk when coadministered with DOACs in afib
A study of patients with atrial fibrillation in one U.S. health system found a 56% higher risk for bleeding-related hospitalization associated with concomitant use of diltiazem and a direct-acting oral anticoagulant (DOAC) versus a DOAC alone.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/12/5.htm
12 Jul 2022
Stopping renin-angiotensin system inhibitors in advanced CKD did not appear to affect eGFR
A randomized open-label trial in the United Kingdom found that withdrawal of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) did not affect estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/11/08/2.htm
8 Nov 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Recently identified monoclonal protein
A 61-year-old woman is seen in consultation regarding a recently identified monoclonal protein. Medical history is notable for rheumatoid arthritis that has been stable for several years. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/03/3.htm
3 Jan 2023
KDIGO guideline summary provides key points for treating diabetes, chronic kidney disease
Authors from the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Work Group provided a synopsis of key recommendations on comprehensive care, glycemic monitoring and targets, lifestyle interventions, antihyperglycemic therapies, and educational and integrated care approaches.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/10/1.htm
10 Jan 2023
MKSAP Quiz: 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia, and rash
A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-week history of fatigue, poor appetite, arthralgia of the hands and knees, and a rash, all of which appeared 1 day after a beach trip. After physical exam, lab studies, and kidney ultrasound, what is the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform next?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/17/3.htm
17 Jan 2023
Cystatin C-based equation performs well for estimating GFR
The European Kidney Function Consortium cystatin C equation, which does not include race- or sex-specific factors, was more accurate than other common equations for predicting glomerular filtration rate (GFR), an international study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/31/2.htm
31 Jan 2023
Parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism didn't affect kidney function in older patients
While parathyroidectomy was not associated with risk of estimated glomerular filtration rate decline in patients ages 60 years and older with primary hyperparathyroidism, there was reduced risk in younger patients, a retrospective study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/2.htm
11 Apr 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for kidney disease
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for progressive autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and has a recent history of an infected kidney cyst. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/3.htm
11 Apr 2023
Updated Beers criteria highlight medications that are risky in older patients
The American Geriatrics Society has added warfarin as a medication to avoid and urged caution with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in the latest update of its guidance on prescribing for U.S. adults ages 65 years and older.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/16/1.htm
16 May 2023