Uncontrolled high blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of developing renal cell carcinoma (RCC), according to a report in the February 15th issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology. Reuters Health Information
Use of statins before percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) appears to reduce subsequent adverse events, according to Italian and US researchers. Reuters Health Information
Although blockage of urotensin II (UTN) is being investigated as a treatment for heart failure and renal disease, new research suggests that high levels of UTN are actually cardioprotective in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Reuters Health Information
Hemodialysis patients are at particularly high risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), but this can be reduced with the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Future studies should evaluate whether mild and moderate kidney disease predisposes elders without existing cardiovascular disease to specific cardiovascular events. American Heart Journal
Although the original projections fell short for alemtuzumab utilization in kidney transplantation, protocol modifications have demonstrated promise that ultimately will require rigorous validation. American Journal of Transplantation
In children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome, increasing the dose of prednisolone during viral upper respiratory tract infections can reduce the risk of relapse, researchers report in the March issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood. Reuters Health Information
Researchers have been active in using genetic testing to advance the identification and treatment of renal disease. The current review highlights the state of the art of this research. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
Even small increases in serum creatinine are associated with long-term incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and mortality among elderly survivors of hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information
