November 22, 2009
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
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
Free full text access to the Harrison’s chapter “Alterations in Renal and Urinary Tract Function”.
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August 20, 2009
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
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
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
El Fakih R, Saliba W, Mortada R. Am J Kidney Dis. 2009 Apr;53(4):xxxvii-xxxix
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March 1, 2009
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
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
Kuypers DR. Nat Clin Pract Nephrol. 2009 Mar;5(3):157-70
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March 1, 2009
Mantan M, Sharma S, Mishra D. Am J Kidney Dis. 2009 Mar;53(3):546-9
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March 1, 2009
Ricketson J, Kimel G, Spence J, Weir R. CMAJ. 2009 Mar 3;180(5):535-8
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