Delayed graft function often occurs in kidney transplants from deceased donors. More accurate non-invasive tests for acute rejection are needed. Kidney International
Although very high serum PTH levels generally allow the diagnosis of high bone turnover, slight elevations, normal, or low values cannot allow a reliable distinction between normal or low turnover. Kidney International
The increased burden of CVD in CKD cannot be explained by traditional risk factors alone. The impact of non-traditional factors on the CKD and coronary artery calcification are examined. Kidney International
Secondary hyperparathyroidism is associated with mortality in patients on maintenance dialysis. The association between SHPT and mortality in patients with CKD not yet on dialysis is evaluated. Kidney International
For inducing remission of class V+IV lupus nephritis, multitarget therapy with mycophenolate mofetil, tacrolimus, and steroids is superior to intravenous cyclophosphamide monotherapy, according to a report in the July 2nd online issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Reuters Health Information
Although statin use does not significantly improve graft survival after kidney transplantation, it may improve patient survival, according to a report in the July 23rd online issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Reuters Health Information
Reduced nephron number is hypothesized to be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease and hypertension. Whether reduced nephron number accelerates the early stages of diabetic nephropathy is unknown. Diabetes
Low albumin levels have been associated with poor prognosis in a variety of chronic diseases, but how does it impact heart failure survival? Learn more about the effects of this common problem. American Heart Journal
