Fixed-dose darbepoetin use as good as titration based use to minimize transfusions in CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli20 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTErythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) have historically been titrated to achieve a predefined haemoglobin concentration when treating patients with...
Oxidized albumin- a potential biomarker for early diagnosis of diabetic kidney disease, finds study Hina Zahid19 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTJapan: Cysteinylated albumin or oxidized albumin can be used as a new diagnostic marker for early diagnosis of diabetic kidney disease, according to a...
Low Potassium Levels tied to Water Balance Disorder More so in Women: Study Hina Zahid18 May 2021 8:15 AM ISTRockville, Md. - The kidneys become resistant to the water-balance hormone vasopressin within just a few days of potassium deficiency being...
Hyperkalemia Increases Risk of Mortality and Hospitalization, finds study Dr Kartikeya Kohli16 May 2021 11:47 PM ISTHyperkalemia is a common but potentially life-threatening electrolyte disturbance in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure,...
Ibuprofen Safest NSAID for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, claims study Dr Kartikeya Kohli13 May 2021 7:04 PM ISTBoth over-the-counter and prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used all over the world. In a recent study, researchers...
Laxatives Lower Risk of Hyperkalemia in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli13 May 2021 8:00 AM ISTConstipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) partly because of their sedentary...
Microwave ablation effective treatment option for small renal masses, finds study Medha Baranwal12 May 2021 7:30 AM ISTUK: Microwave ablation (MWA) is a safe and effective treatment method and can be considered for the management of small renal masses in patients with...
Vibegron has Promising Effect in Patients With Overactive Bladder Dr Kartikeya Kohli10 May 2021 6:15 PM ISTAnticholinergic agents have been a mainstay of treatment for Overactive Bladder (OAB) but, their use is associated with adverse effects, particularly...
Erythropoietin use linked to risk of hip fractures in dialysis patients: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan6 May 2021 8:34 PM ISTAccording to a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, researchers have observed that erythropoietin treatment (EPO)...
Hormone therapy: a probable solution for postmenopausal women with nocturia Dr. Nandita Mohan6 May 2021 9:19 AM ISTRecent research reveals that treatment of postmenopausal women with systemic hormonal therapy (HT) led to a significant reduction in nocturia...
FDA Approves dapagliflozin for treating Chronic Kidney Disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli1 May 2021 7:46 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved dapagliflozin oral tablets to reduce the risk of kidney function decline, kidney failure,...
Smartphone app may benefit kidney transplant recipients by monitoring treatment Hina Zahid30 April 2021 10:00 AM ISTWashington, DC - Results from a new study indicate that a pharmacist-led smartphone app may help safeguard against medication-related health problems...
