The Nephrology Channel
Upcoming Biomarkers in Renal Cell Carcinoma
RCC Content Hub
This video explores the evolving role of biomarkers in kidney cancer treatment, especially as more therapies become available for both metastatic and adjuvant settings. Key questions include which…
What is IgA Nephropathy?
IgAN Content Hub
Explore IgA nephropathy, a rare autoimmune kidney disease where the IgA protein builds up in the kidneys. Normally, IgA helps protect against infections, but in this condition, it…
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New equation accurately estimates GFR in children with kidney disease
Family Medicine
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – US researchers have developed a clinical equation that may enhance the estimation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in children with chronic kidney disease,…
Hydroxychloroquine reduces risk of kidney damage in lupus
Arthritis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Long-term treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with hydroxychloroquine, initiated soon after disease onset, is protective against renal damage, according to study findings…
Cycling movements, muscle stimulation may improve hemodialysis
Internal Medicine
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Passive cycling movements and transcutaneous electrical muscle stimulation during hemodialysis can improve blood pressure and enhance removal of urea and phosphate, according to…
Intra-arterial safer than intravenous administration of contrast medium
Cardiology
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nephropathy associated with iodinated contrast medium exposure can be fatal, physicians report in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. However, the mortality…
Renal tumor surgery safe in selected elderly patients
Internal Medicine
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Surgery appears to be safe option in treatment of certain elderly patients with renal tumors, German researchers report in the September issue of…
Benefits of sorafenib for renal cancer not age dependent
Internal Medicine
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – New research suggests that older patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma glean as much benefit from sorafenib as do their younger counterparts. Moreover,…
Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetes
Rasheed A. Balogun, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the University of Virginia Health System, discusses the risk factors and rising worldwide incidence…
Renal transplant outcomes excellent with older living donors
Emergency Medicine
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Kidneys transplanted from living donors over the age of 55 are associated with “excellent outcomes” in older transplant recipients, according to data from…
Pentoxifylline reduces proteinuria with chronic kidney disease
Diabetes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Treatment with the phosphodiesterase inhibitor pentoxifylline can significantly reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetic and other forms of chronic kidney disease, according to…
Hospitalization of kidney patients increases complication risk
Critical Care
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP) using the light-activated drug Tookad offers promise as an effective, minimally invasive salvage therapy for men with recurrent prostate…