Nephrology

Compared with noncontrast CT, contrast-enhanced CT was not significantly associated with either acute kidney injury, need for renal replacement therapy, or all-cause mortality.

Standard of Care in Critically Ill Adult Patients With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

17 Aug, 2017 | 18:22h | UTC

Expert Statements on the Standard of Care in Critically Ill Adult Patients With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome – Chest (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Comparison of early versus late initiation of renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury in critically ill patients

17 Aug, 2017 | 17:55h | UTC

A comparison of early versus late initiation of renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – BMC Nephrology (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Early initiation of RRT in critically ill patients did not result in reduced mortality, change in renal function recovery, dependence, duration of RRT, renal recovery time, mechanical ventilation time or complications.

Blood pressure targets for hypertension in older adults

15 Aug, 2017 | 19:55h | UTC

Blood pressure targets for hypertension in older adults – Cochrane Library (free)

Full review: Blood pressure targets for hypertension in older adults – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

“At the present time there is insufficient evidence to know whether a higher BP target (less than150 to 160/95 to 105 mmHg) or a lower BP target (less than 140/90 mmHg) is better for older adults with high BP”

Ibuprofen versus placebo effect on acute kidney injury in ultramarathons

15 Aug, 2017 | 16:09h | UTC

Ibuprofen versus placebo effect on acute kidney injury in ultramarathons: a randomised controlled trial – Emergency Medicine Journal (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Ibuprofen linked to slight risk of kidney damage in ultramarathoners – Reuters (free) AND Study reveals harmful effects on kidney of Ibuprofen – Stanford Daily (free)

Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy-specific Disorders

15 Aug, 2017 | 15:39h | UTC

Review: Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy-specific Disorders – Indian Journal of Nephrology (free)

Dual Kidney Transplantation: A Review of Past and Prospect for Future

15 Aug, 2017 | 15:36h | UTC

Review: Dual Kidney Transplantation: A Review of Past and Prospect for Future – International Scholarly Research Notices (free)

Day-to-Day Blood Pressure Variability and Risk of Dementia

14 Aug, 2017 | 16:12h | UTC

Day-to-Day Blood Pressure Variability and Risk of Dementia in a General Japanese Elderly Population: The Hisayama Study – Circulation (free)

Commentaries: Fluctuations in home-monitored blood pressure may raise dementia risk – Circulation Journal Report (free) AND Fluctuations in Blood Pressure Linked to Vascular Dementia – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Fluctuating Home Blood Pressure Linked to Dementia – Medscape (free registration required) AND Blood pressure fluctuations linked to dementia – Reuters (free)

Review: Palliative and end-of-life care in nephrology

11 Aug, 2017 | 17:08h | UTC

Narrative review: Palliative and end-of-life care in nephrology: moving from observations to interventions – Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension, via Medscape (free registration required)

Lithium Associated With a Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults

11 Aug, 2017 | 15:53h | UTC

Lithium Use, but Not Valproate Use, Is Associated With a Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults With Mental Illness – The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (link to abstract -$ for full-text)

Case-control study suggests Lithium is associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease.

Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of uric acid urolithiasis

11 Aug, 2017 | 12:41h | UTC

Review: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management of uric acid urolithiasis: A narrative review – Journal of Advanced Research (free)

Nephrolithiasis more common in patients with gout

10 Aug, 2017 | 22:32h | UTC

Incidence of and risk factors for nephrolithiasis in patients with gout and the general population, a cohort study – Arthritis Research & Therapy (free)

Commentaries: Gout Patients Run Higher Risk of Kidney Stones – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Gout associated with elevated risk for kidney stones – MedWire News (free)

“60% increased risk of first-time nephrolithiasis versus general population, with little protection from allopurinol” (from MedPage Today)

Challenges in Treating Cardiovascular Disease: Restricting Sodium and Managing Hyperkalemia

10 Aug, 2017 | 21:45h | UTC

Review: Challenges in Treating Cardiovascular Disease: Restricting Sodium and Managing Hyperkalemia – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)

Dietary Approaches in the Management of Diabetic Patients with Kidney Disease

9 Aug, 2017 | 15:51h | UTC

Review: Dietary Approaches in the Management of Diabetic Patients with Kidney Disease – Nutrients (free)

Effect of Oral Methylprednisolone on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With IgA Nephropathy:

3 Aug, 2017 | 19:57h | UTC

Effect of Oral Methylprednisolone on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With IgA Nephropathy: The TESTING Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Steroid treatment for type of kidney disease associated with increased risk for serious infections – The JAMA Network (free)

Renal outcomes seemed to be less frequent in the group using methylprednisolone (5,9% vs 15,9%), but the trial was stopped early due to a significantly increased risk of serious adverse events with oral methylprednisolone vs placebo (14.7% vs 3.2%, primarily excess infections)

Guidelines for treatment of renal injury during cancer chemotherapy

Medication Adherence in Hypertension: The Role of Patient–Provider Communication

Study: Differential blood pressure effects of ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib in patients with arthritis

Review: ANCA Glomerulonephritis and Vasculitis

Study: Medical Students Fall Short on Blood Pressure Check Challenge

Guideline: Prevention of acute kidney injury and protection of renal function in the intensive care unit

Guideline: Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents

Meta-analysis: Acute Kidney Injury After Computed Tomography