Higher-dose IV iron confers greater cardiovascular benefit in patients on dialysis: Study Medha Baranwal25 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTUK: The use of higher-dose IV iron in patients on hemodialysis significantly lowers the risk of heart failure hospitalization, finds a recent study in...
Reduced-dose CT effective for imaging of kidney stones: Study Medha Baranwal23 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe use of reduced-dose CT scans could be effective and reduce the need for re-imaging. USA: Reduced-radiation dose CT (RDCT) is effective in...
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists beneficial for kidney failure patients: Study Medha Baranwal22 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTTaipei, Taiwan: The use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists may improve outcomes in kidney failure patients without causing an increase in...
Elevated mean platelet volume in red oral lichen may indicate functional kidney damage: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan22 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a recent research published in the BMC Oral Health, it has been found out that mean platelet volume (MPV) might play roles in...
Urine albumin-creatinine ratio may help predict Pre-clinical preeclampsia, finds Study Dr Nirali Kapoor21 Jun 2021 9:15 AM ISTPre-eclampsia (PE) is defined as a pregnancy-specific syndrome of reduced organ perfusion secondary to vasospasm and endothelial dysfunction. It is...
Timely management of psoriasis lowers infection and mortality risk in ESRD: Study Dr Satabdi Saha19 Jun 2021 9:15 AM ISTPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease related to T-cell-mediated immunity. The global prevalence of psoriasis is 0.91–8.5%. Despite novel...
High-sensitivity Troponin assays Raise False Alarm In Kidney Impaired Patients Dr Kartikeya Kohli18 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTSince 2000, cardiac troponin (cTn) is the preferred biomarker for diagnosis and rule out of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with healthy...
Zinc both inhibits and promotes growth of kidney stones, study finds Hina Zahid17 Jun 2021 10:30 AM ISTUSA: Zinc is involved both in promoting and inhibiting the growth of calcium oxalate crystals responsible for the formation of kidney stones, confirms...
Urinary Biomarker Can Predict Renal Injury in CKD Patients After Cardiac Procedure Dr Kartikeya Kohli16 Jun 2021 9:43 AM ISTAdministration of iodinated contrast media (CM) during invasive cardiovascular procedures may be associated with impairment of kidney function. This...
Reduced kidney function linked to increased risk of dementia Hina Zahid15 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTMINNEAPOLIS - Chronic kidney disease is when a person's kidneys progressively lose their ability to filter waste from the blood and eliminate fluids....
How SGLT2 inhibitors slow CKD progression regardless of diabetes status, finds Study Hina Zahid14 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTThe researchers have experienced the first real breakthrough in the treatment of chronic kidney disease in a long time with SGLT2 inhibitors...
Early renal replacement therapy may Reduce Mortality risk from Severe COVID 19 Josepha James12 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTInternational data suggest that the prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in patients with COVID-19 is 3-9% and is more common in patients with...
