Vitamin D metabolism in secondary hyperparathyroidism is unveiled in this detailed discussion regarding the advantages and disadvantages of various vitamin D receptor activators. Kidney International
This is the first multicenter, prospective, randomized trial to compare alemtuzumab induction plus tacrolimus monotherapy with conventional therapy in low-risk kidney transplant recipients.
In this article, general principles of trial design are discussed, and the potential lessons learned from recent trials in nephrology are critically reviewed. Kidney International
Nosocomial acute kidney failure (AKF) may be influenced by a number of known risk factors, one of which is glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This study examines the effect of GFR level on AKF onset. Kidney International
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis can promote significant disability. While medical treatment for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis is currently limited, prevention is paramount. The current article reviews the diagnosis and prevention of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
