Timothy Sutton, MD, from Indiana University School of Medicine, discusses the role of renal microvascular injury in the pathophysiology of acute kidney injury (AKI) and other issues in AKI. Medscape Nephrology
The authors of this Viewpoint argue that mandatory reporting of estimated glomerular filtration rate leads to misdiagnosis of chronic kidney disease and to unnecessary referrals. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology
Previous studies showed an increase in the size and excellent graft function of paediatric kidneys transplanted to adults up to 1 year following transplantation. The long-term outcome is now examined. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Benzodiazepines and other omega-receptor agonists are frequently used for sleep and anxiety disorders. The rates, correlates, and safety of individual benzodiazepines and zolpidem use are examined. Kidney International
Does clopidogrel in mild or moderate CKD patients have the same beneficial effect as it does in patients with normal renal function? Is the relative risk of bleeding higher in these patients? American Heart Journal
