Two large studies published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases for August demonstrate increased prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults with albuminuria and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Reuters Health Information
Patients on dialysis for ESRD have a high CV mortality that can only be partially explained by traditional risk factors. Outcomes in new HD patients treated with sevelamer or CBPBs are compared. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
This editorial review summarizes the latest information on the bone-renal axis, and how it is affected in chronic kidney disease. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Can outcomes from recent major clinical trials in diabetic kidney disease be achieved in clinical practice? The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease
Coronary artery calcification is prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease. Yet, data on the reliability and validity of high-resolution computerized tomography in patients with CKD is lacking. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Can treatment with cinacalcet and vitamin D sterols improve control of both parathyroid hormone and calcium times phosphorus among hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism? Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
