Iatrogenic ureteric injury presenting with headache is featured in a 33-year-old woman. What are the underlying mechanisms of hypertension caused by ureteric obstruction? How is the patient managed? Nature Clinical Practice Urology
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
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
Men with chronic kidney disease are at increased risk of hip fracture, according to findings published in the January issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Reuters Health Information
In a murine model of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), treatment with the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor etanercept prevented cyst formation, new research shows. Reuters Health Information
