Latest Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) News
Factors Predicting Withdrawal From RRT for AKI Identified
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Higher incidence seen for in-hospital mortality, acute respiratory failure, acute kidney injury.
Acute Kidney Injury Increases Risks for CKD, ESRD, and Mortality
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
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
The risk of post-contrast acute kidney injury increased with decreasing renal function.
Molecular Subtypes Linked to Outcomes in Acute Kidney Injury
Two molecular sub-phenotypes perform differently in response to vasopressin therapy.
RAS Inhibitor Therapy May Prolong Survival After Acute Kidney Injury
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
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
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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- Diabetes
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- End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hemodialysis
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperuricemia
- Lupus Nephritis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
- Transplantation
Renal and Urology News Articles
- Prostate Cancer Risk After Single Negative Biopsy Quantified
- Faster eGFR Decline Predicts Worse Outcomes in CKD Patients with AF
- Factors Predicting Withdrawal From RRT for AKI Identified
- CKD Progression Tied to Low Potassium Excretion
- Online Calculator May Aid In Individualizing Prostate Cancer Care
- Prostate Cancer Risk After Single Negative Biopsy Quantified
- Faster eGFR Decline Predicts Worse Outcomes in CKD Patients with AF
- Factors Predicting Withdrawal From RRT for AKI Identified
- CKD Progression Tied to Low Potassium Excretion
- Online Calculator May Aid In Individualizing Prostate Cancer Care