Another study shows intravenous radiocontrast use is not associated with reduced kidney function

Association of Intravenous Radiocontrast With Kidney Function: A Regression Discontinuity Analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine

Commentaries: Radiocontrast Exposure Safe for Kidney Function – HCP Live AND Exposure to contrast on CTPA doesn’t cause long-term kidney injury – AuntMinnie

Related: ACR/NKF Consensus Statement: “The Risk of Acute Kidney Injury Developing in Patients with Reduced Kidney Function Following Exposure to Intravenous Iodinated Contrast Media has Been Overstated” (Guideline and commentaries)

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

Our new paper in @JAMAInternalMed: is IV contrast nephrotoxic? Lots of studies say no, but have ⬆️risk of confounding: people who get contrast ≠ people who don't get it. We used a natural experiment to try to overcome this bias https://t.co/XWEEohAvK0 1/5

— Robert Goulden (@EMrobg) April 5, 2021