Nefrologia 

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  • Opioids and NSAIDs in Renal Colic

    According to a recent meta-analysis, it seems that the use of NSAIDs is able to better relieve the pain of a renal colic compared to traditional opioids, but in the analysis in question only meperidine was used and the combination therapy was not tested.

    MedNews (Nefrologia) - Gio, 14 Dicembre 2006
    http://mn.medsurfnews.com/

  • Lanthanum Carbonate Improves Serum P Control in Most CKD Stage 5 Patients

    Three studies showed that lanthanum carbonate provides effective, safe serum phosphorus control in patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease.

    Medscape (Nefrologia) - Gio, 14 Dicembre 2006
    http://www.medscape.com

  • Obese diabetics at high risk for kidney disease

    Adults with type 1 diabetes who are obese, especially those who carry excess weight around the middle, are at increased risk for developing kidney disease, a study shows.

    Scientific American (Nefrologia) - Sab, 9 Dicembre 2006
    http://www.sciam.com/

  • Obesity Had Negative Impact on Renal Transplant Outcomes in Dutch Study

    A large retrospective analysis of data from the Netherlands found lower graft and patient survival in obese vs nonobese renal transplant recipients.

    Medscape (Nefrologia) - Mer, 6 Dicembre 2006
    http://www.medscape.com

  • Among Patients at High Risk for Kidney Disease, Obesity is Linked With Lower Mortality

    In the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) population of individuals at high risk for kidney disease, 6-year mortality was lower in those who were obese.

    Medscape (Nefrologia) - Lun, 27 Novembre 2006
    http://www.medscape.com

  • Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents

    Patients treated with an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) and dosed to a target hemoglobin concentration of 13.5 g/dL are at a significantly increased risk for serious and life threatening cardiovascular complications, as compared to use of the ESA to target a hemoglobin concentration of 11.3 g/dL.

    Food and Drug Administration (Nefrologia) - Lun, 20 Novembre 2006
    http://www.fda.gov

  • MIA Syndrome Strongly Predicts Mortality in Dialysis Patients

    Having concurrent malnutrition, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease identifies new dialysis patients who have an extremely high risk of dying, raising mortality risk over that seen with each component alone.

    Medscape (Nefrologia) - Lun, 20 Novembre 2006
    http://www.medscape.com

  • A step-by-step look at hemodialysis (slide show)

    Hemodialysis is used to treat kidney failure. See what happens during the procedure

    MayoClinic.com (Nefrologia) - Ven, 27 Ottobre 2006
    http://www.mayoclinic.com
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