Nephrology
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Consider biopsy for active lupus nephritis in pregnancy
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Liraglutide lowers HbA1c in diabetic CKD patients
Key clinical point: Liraglutide is safe and effective as add-on therapy for lowering blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD. Major...
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More dialysis time didn’t translate into better quality of life
Key clinical point: A doubling of dialysis time didn’t reap any significant clinical benefits for patients. Major finding: After a year of...
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Azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil ‘equally ineffective’ for lupus nephritis
Key clinical point: Azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil are comparable as long-term maintenance therapies in patients with lupus nephritis....
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ZS-9 promotes normokalemia in patients with diabetes and CKD
Key clinical point: ZS-9 may facilitate safe administration of RAAS inhibition in patients with diabetes and significant renal impairment. Major...
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Dialysis device removed Ebola from patient’s blood
Key clinical point: An investigational dialysis device shows promise for supportive treatment of Ebola and other viral infections. Major finding:...
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Levofloxacin didn’t prevent BK virus after kidney transplant, increased quinolone resistance
Key clinical point: Levofloxacin prophylaxis isn’t recommended after kidney transplant, because it failed to prevent BK viruria and was associated...
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Neither aspirin nor clonidine reduced postoperative acute kidney injury
Key clinical point: Perioperative treatment with either aspirin or clonidine did not lead to improvements in the risk of postoperative acute...
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Lisinopril monotherapy controls blood pressure as well as combo therapy in ADPKD
Key clinical point: Dual RAAS blockade is no better than lisinopril monotherapy in patients with moderately advanced ADPKD. Major finding: The...
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Kidney donors at greater risk of preeclampsia, gestational hypertension
Key clinical point: Information on an increased risk for preeclampsia and gestational hypertension should be included in clinical practice...
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Multitarget induction therapy superior over short term for lupus nephritis
Key clinical point: Multitarget treatment is superior to intravenous cyclophosphamide as induction therapy for lupus nephritis. Major finding:...