Archive for the ‘General Nephrology’ Category

July 20, 2010

Update in Nephrology

Muirhead N.   Ann Intern Med.   2010 Jun 1;152(11):721-5

This article highlights the findings of several key trials that were published in the field of chronic kidney disease in 2009.

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November 22, 2009

FDA Byetta (exenatide) Associated with Risk of Renal Failure

FDA notified healthcare professionals of revisions to the prescribing information for Byetta (exenatide) to include information on post-marketing reports of altered kidney function, including acute renal failure and insufficiency. Byetta, an incretin-mimetic, is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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November 22, 2009

Serum free light chain assessment in monoclonal gammopathy and kidney disease.

Hutchison CA, Basnayake K, Cockwell P.   Nat Rev Nephrol.   2009 Nov;5(11):621-8

This review examines the evidence associated with the use of the free light chain assay.

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September 13, 2009

Alterations in Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Free full text access to the Harrison’s chapter “Alterations in Renal and Urinary Tract Function”.

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August 20, 2009

Lithium and chronic kidney disease

Kripalani M, Shawcross J, Reilly J, Main J.   BMJ.   2009 Jul 3;339:b2452

This review discusses the renal impact of lithium usage and offers guidance on monitoring, drug interactions, and when to consider discontinuation.

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May 1, 2009

Agalsidase Alfa and Kidney Dysfunction in Fabry Disease

West M, Nicholls K, Mehta A, Clarke JT, Steiner R, Beck M, Barshop BA, Rhead W, Mensah R, Ries M, Schiffmann R.   J Am Soc Nephrol.   2009 May;20(5):1132-9

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April 1, 2009

Supramaximal Dose of Candesartan in Proteinuric Renal Disease.

Burgess E, Muirhead N, Rene de Cotret P, Chiu A, Pichette V, Tobe S, SMART (Supra Maximal Atacand Renal Trial) Investigators.   J Am Soc Nephrol.   2009 Apr;20(4):893-900

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April 1, 2009

American Journal of Kidney Diseases Quiz Page April 2009

El Fakih R, Saliba W, Mortada R.   Am J Kidney Dis.   2009 Apr;53(4):xxxvii-xxxix

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March 1, 2009

Prevention and treatment of renal disease in Henoch-Schönlein purpura: a systematic review.

Chartapisak W, Opastiraku S, Willis NS, Craig JC, Hodson EM.   Arch Dis Child.   2009 Feb;94(2):132-7

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March 1, 2009

Dermatologic conditions seen in end-stage renal disease.

Cordova KB, Oberg TJ, Malik M, Robinson-Bostom L.   Semin Dial.   2009 Jan-Feb;22(1):45-55

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March 1, 2009

Skin problems in chronic kidney disease.

Kuypers DR.   Nat Clin Pract Nephrol.   2009 Mar;5(3):157-70

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March 1, 2009

Neonatal Acidosis With Nephrocalcinosis: A Clinical Approach.

Mantan M, Sharma S, Mishra D.   Am J Kidney Dis.   2009 Mar;53(3):546-9

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