http://feeds.feedburner.com/latestarticlesfromrenalandurologynews Latest articles from Renal and Urology News Home Home custserv@haymarketmedia.com no Chronic kidney disease, ventilator use, hypoalbuminemia, and higher mean arterial pressure increase the likelihood of withdrawal from renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/study-identifies-factors-predicting-withdrawal-from-renal-replacement-therapy-for-acute-kidney-injury/article/836195/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Chronic kidney disease, ventilator use, hypoalbuminemia, and higher mean arterial pressure increase the likelihood of withdrawal from renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/study-identifies-factors-predicting-withdrawal-from-renal-replacement-therapy-for-acute-kidney-injury/article/836195/ In a study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), those in the lowest vs highest quartile of 24-hour urinary potassium excretion had a 3-fold increased risk of CKD progression. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/chronic-kidney-disease-progression-linked-to-low-potassium-excretion/article/836202/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:00:00 GMT In a study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), those in the lowest vs highest quartile of 24-hour urinary potassium excretion had a 3-fold increased risk of CKD progression. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/chronic-kidney-disease-progression-linked-to-low-potassium-excretion/article/836202/ New tool promises to help patients decide whether radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy is their best treatment option. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/prostate-cancer-care-may-be-personalized-with-novel-online-calculator/article/836620/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:16:49 GMT New tool promises to help patients decide whether radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy is their best treatment option. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/prostate-cancer-care-may-be-personalized-with-novel-online-calculator/article/836620/ Findings from a small study suggest it could be an effective, safe, and attractive alternative to fluoroquinolones, bacterial resistance to which is becoming increasingly prevalent. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/fosfomycin-promising-for-chronic-bacterial-prostatitis/article/836193/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Findings from a small study suggest it could be an effective, safe, and attractive alternative to fluoroquinolones, bacterial resistance to which is becoming increasingly prevalent. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/fosfomycin-promising-for-chronic-bacterial-prostatitis/article/836193/ In a new study of patients with chronic kidney disease, the presence of kidney stones, compared with their absence, was significantly associated with a 2.3-fold increased risk of osteoporotic fracture. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/kidney-stones-predict-osteoporotic-fracture-in-chronic-kidney-disease/article/836096/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:00:00 GMT In a new study of patients with chronic kidney disease, the presence of kidney stones, compared with their absence, was significantly associated with a 2.3-fold increased risk of osteoporotic fracture. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/kidney-stones-predict-osteoporotic-fracture-in-chronic-kidney-disease/article/836096/ In a randomized trial, sertraline eased depressive symptoms better than cognitive behavioral therapy in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/hemodialysis-patients-with-depression-benefit-more-from-sertraline-than-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/article/836360/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:47:59 GMT In a randomized trial, sertraline eased depressive symptoms better than cognitive behavioral therapy in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/hemodialysis-patients-with-depression-benefit-more-from-sertraline-than-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/article/836360/ In a study, chronic kidney disease was nearly twice as likely to develop in patients who had post-operative complications following nephron-sparing surgery. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/ckd-risk-after-nephron-sparing-surgery-may-be-due-to-improper-patient-selection/article/835900/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:00:00 GMT In a study, chronic kidney disease was nearly twice as likely to develop in patients who had post-operative complications following nephron-sparing surgery. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/ckd-risk-after-nephron-sparing-surgery-may-be-due-to-improper-patient-selection/article/835900/ Investigators observe higher rates of clinical cure or microbiologic eradication in patients treated with plazomicin vs meropenem, including those with infections due to Enterobacteriaceae not susceptible to aminoglycosides. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/plazomicin-vs-meropenem-for-complicated-urinary-tract-infections/article/835608/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:17:47 GMT Investigators observe higher rates of clinical cure or microbiologic eradication in patients treated with plazomicin vs meropenem, including those with infections due to Enterobacteriaceae not susceptible to aminoglycosides. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/plazomicin-vs-meropenem-for-complicated-urinary-tract-infections/article/835608/ This survey assessed the opinions of oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses on the use of shared decision-making in older men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/use-of-shared-decision-making-in-elderly-with-mcrpc/article/834955/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT This survey assessed the opinions of oncologists, urologists, and oncology nurses on the use of shared decision-making in older men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/use-of-shared-decision-making-in-elderly-with-mcrpc/article/834955/ Dialysis patients were more likely than transplant recipients to die from pre-existing cancers, whereas transplant recipients were more likely to die from de novo cancers. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/dialysis-and-transplant-patients-at-increased-risk-for-cancer-death/article/834662/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMT Dialysis patients were more likely than transplant recipients to die from pre-existing cancers, whereas transplant recipients were more likely to die from de novo cancers. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/dialysis-and-transplant-patients-at-increased-risk-for-cancer-death/article/834662/ As first-line therapy for locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma, pembrolizumab plus axitinib offers longer overall and progression-free survival compared with sunitinib. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/renal-cell-carcinoma-rcc-two-drug-combo-superior-sunitinib/article/834786/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT As first-line therapy for locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma, pembrolizumab plus axitinib offers longer overall and progression-free survival compared with sunitinib. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/renal-cell-carcinoma-rcc-two-drug-combo-superior-sunitinib/article/834786/ At a median follow-up of nearly 52 months, the treatment regimen deceased mortality risk among men with high-risk metastatic castration-naive prostate cancer by 30%. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/prostate-cancer-pca-abiraterone-prednisone-adt-durable-efficacy/article/834456/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:00:00 GMT At a median follow-up of nearly 52 months, the treatment regimen deceased mortality risk among men with high-risk metastatic castration-naive prostate cancer by 30%. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/prostate-cancer-pca-abiraterone-prednisone-adt-durable-efficacy/article/834456/ Median metastasis-free survival was longer with darolutamide than with placebo: 40.4 vs 18.4 months. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/darolutamide-improves-metastasis-free-survival-in-crpc/article/833883/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 21:50:00 GMT Median metastasis-free survival was longer with darolutamide than with placebo: 40.4 vs 18.4 months. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/darolutamide-improves-metastasis-free-survival-in-crpc/article/833883/ In a "real world" study, biopsy and surgical grade groups 2, 3, 4, and 5 each were associated with incrementally higher risks for adverse pathologic features and biochemical recurrence. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/pca-grade-group-better-predicts-pathologic-outcomes-recurrence/article/834162/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:11:04 GMT In a "real world" study, biopsy and surgical grade groups 2, 3, 4, and 5 each were associated with incrementally higher risks for adverse pathologic features and biochemical recurrence. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/pca-grade-group-better-predicts-pathologic-outcomes-recurrence/article/834162/ Many are calling for standard dialysis coverage for undocumented immigrants with end-stage renal disease. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/improving-dialysis-for-undocumented-immigrants-with-esrd/article/831946/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 17:55:27 GMT Many are calling for standard dialysis coverage for undocumented immigrants with end-stage renal disease. https://www.renalandurologynews.com/improving-dialysis-for-undocumented-immigrants-with-esrd/article/831946/ Staff at medical practices should be taught to recognize suspicious email messages https://www.renalandurologynews.com/preventing-information-breaches-using-email-precautions/article/828157/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:26:33 GMT Staff at medical practices should be taught to recognize suspicious email messages https://www.renalandurologynews.com/preventing-information-breaches-using-email-precautions/article/828157/ https://www.renalandurologynews.com/evolving-strategies-in-the-diagnosis-and-management-of-autosomal-dominant-polycystic-kidney-disease/activity/5325/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT https://www.renalandurologynews.com/evolving-strategies-in-the-diagnosis-and-management-of-autosomal-dominant-polycystic-kidney-disease/activity/5325/