Renal Function Following Nephrectomy - Renal and Urology News
WEBMar 12, 2009 · Renal Function Following Nephrectomy. Urologic management should focus on optimizing renal function and avoiding CKD whenever possible. Protection of renal function is a primary concern of ...
Urology & Nephrology News, Treatment Studies | Renal, Urology …
WEBA proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of $32.36 represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024.
Study: Ibuprofen Found Safest NSAID for the Kidney
WEBMay 10, 2021 · Ibuprofen was the safest NSAID, conferring a significant 12% increased risk of incident eGFR less than 60, 32% increased risk of an eGFR decline of 30% or greater, and 34% increased risk of the ...
Managing Vitamin K in Chronic Kidney Disease - Renal and …
WEBAug 18, 2023 · Studies across of patients with CKD stages 3-5 those on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis have found significant numbers of patients with vitamin K deficiency or subclinical deficiency. There ...
Dutasteride Linked to Adverse Sexual Side Effects
WEBJune 27, 2017. A new observational study supports a link between long-term dutasteride treatment and sexual side effects, including worsening erectile dysfunction (ED) and reduced testosterone ...
Prostate Cancer Outcomes After HIFU Characterized
WEBJul 8, 2022 · The investigators identified treatment failure in 118 patients (46.2%). Of these, the biopsy revealed clinically significant cancer in 66 cases (55.6%). The failure-free survival rate was 67.3% ...
Time to Say Goodbye to the DRE for Prostate Cancer Screening
WEBJanuary 12, 2021. Screening and assessing for prostate cancer (PCa) is a major component of a urologist’s practice. For most urologists, part of this process includes the digital rectal ...
Farxiga Approved for Patients With CKD at Risk of Progression
WEBMay 4, 2021. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Farxiga ® (dapagliflozin) to reduce the risk of sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline, end stage kidney ...
Hypernatremia - Renal and Urology News
WEBDec 5, 2022 · Hypernatremia is a condition caused by an abnormally high level of sodium in the blood, with a serum sodium concentration of greater than 145 mEq/L. 1 Hypernatremia has several potential causes ...
Small Prostates Predict More Severe BOO Symptoms
WEBDec 21, 2015 · Prostate volume correlated with BOO, according to results published online ahead of print in Urology. Men with small prostates and BOO, however, had higher post-void residual urine, lower voiding ...