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Factors Predicting Withdrawal From RRT for AKI Identified

Factors Predicting Withdrawal From RRT for AKI Identified

By John Schieszer February 28, 2019

Chronic kidney disease, ventilator use, hypoalbuminemia, and higher mean arterial pressure increase the likelihood of withdrawal from renal replacement therapy for acute kidney injury.

Kidney Damage Tied to Proton Pump Inhibitors

Kidney Damage Tied to Proton Pump Inhibitors

By Jody A. Charnow, Editor February 25, 2019

A large retrospective study found that the acid-suppressing medications increase the risk of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease.

Kidney Damage in Younger Adults Tied to NSAID Use

Kidney Damage in Younger Adults Tied to NSAID Use

By Natasha Persaud February 15, 2019

Individuals taking more than 7 defined daily doses of NSAIDs each month had 20% greater risks of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease than those taking none.

Prolonged Intermittent RRT May Result in Suboptimal Colistin Level

Prolonged Intermittent RRT May Result in Suboptimal Colistin Level

By Infectious Disease Advisor Contributing Writer February 13, 2019

Prolonged intermittent renal replacement therapy may eliminate as much as half of the daily dose of colistin in patients who are critically ill.

Recurrent AKI More Likely Among Blacks, Hispanics

Recurrent AKI More Likely Among Blacks, Hispanics

By Jody A. Charnow, Editor January 28, 2019

In a large study, older age, black race, Hispanic ethnicity, anemia, decreased renal function, and cardiovascular comorbidities emerged as independent predictors of recurrent acute kidney injury.

High Uric Acid Predicts AKI, Mortality in Hospitalized Patients

High Uric Acid Predicts AKI, Mortality in Hospitalized Patients

By Natasha Persaud January 18, 2019

Hospitalized men and women in the highest quartile of serum uric acid had a 3-fold higher risk of acute kidney injury than those in the lowest quartile.

New Predictor of In-Hospital Acute Kidney Injury Identified

New Predictor of In-Hospital Acute Kidney Injury Identified

By Jody A. Charnow, Editor January 15, 2019

Elevated calcium-phosphate product at hospital admission is associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury.

In-Hospital Morbidity, Mortality Up With Flu in Heart Failure

In-Hospital Morbidity, Mortality Up With Flu in Heart Failure

January 07, 2019

Higher incidence seen for in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory failure, acute kidney injury.

Acute Kidney Injury Increases Risks for CKD, ESRD, and Mortality

Acute Kidney Injury Increases Risks for CKD, ESRD, and Mortality

By Natasha Persaud November 28, 2018

In a meta-analysis, the risks for premature death nearly doubled, CKD nearly tripled, and ESRD nearly quintupled after an episode of acute kidney injury.

AKI Risk High in Cancer Patients Receiving Systemic Therapy

AKI Risk High in Cancer Patients Receiving Systemic Therapy

By Natasha Persaud November 16, 2018

In a study, nearly 1 in 10 cancer patients on systemic therapy experienced an episode of acute kidney injury.

Gadolinium-Based Contrast May Up Acute Kidney Injury Risk in CKD

Gadolinium-Based Contrast May Up Acute Kidney Injury Risk in CKD

By Jody A. Charnow, Editor November 16, 2018

The risk of post-contrast acute kidney injury increased with decreasing renal function.

Molecular Subtypes Linked to Outcomes in Acute Kidney Injury

Molecular Subtypes Linked to Outcomes in Acute Kidney Injury

November 15, 2018

Two molecular sub-phenotypes perform differently in response to vasopressin therapy.

RAS Inhibitor Therapy May Prolong Survival After Acute Kidney Injury

RAS Inhibitor Therapy May Prolong Survival After Acute Kidney Injury

By Natasha Persaud November 05, 2018

In a Canadian study of patients who experienced AKI during hospitalization, treatment with an ACEI or ARB within 6 months of discharge was associated with a 15% lower risk for death after 2 years.

Acute Kidney Injury Increases Dementia Risk

Acute Kidney Injury Increases Dementia Risk

By Jody A. Charnow, Editor October 27, 2018

In a propensity score-matched analysis, AKI was associated with a 3.4-fold greater risk of dementia.

Statins Reduce Mortality Risk in Dialysis-Requiring AKI

Statins Reduce Mortality Risk in Dialysis-Requiring AKI

By Jody A. Charnow, Editor October 26, 2018

Statin use vs non-use among patients hospitalized with dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury is associated with decreased risks of 1-year and in-hospital all-cause mortality, a study found.

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