The authors examine the RIFLE criteria, a consensus definition for AKI, on the day of ICU admission in a large heterogenous population of critically ill patients. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
The current national prevalence of eGFR reporting in clinical laboratories is unknown; thus, the extent of the situation of laboratories not routinely reporting eGFR with serum creatinine results is not quantified. American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Disorders of mineral metabolism develop early in chronic kidney disease, but it appears that Blacks with stage-5 disease have more severe secondary hyperparathyroidism than other races. Kidney International
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