Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Study questions safety and effectiveness of common kidney disease drugs

Drugs commonly prescribed to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not be as strongly effective as once thought, and may cause unexpected harm to blood vessels, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Less commonly prescribed antibiotic may be better

The antibiotic most commonly prescribed to treat bloodstream infections in dialysis patients may not always be the best choice, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New target for treating diabetic kidney disease, the leading cause of kidney failure

Researchers have discovered a new therapeutic target for diabetic nephropathy, the leading cause of kidney failure. The findings, appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Severe acute kidney injuries rise rapidly nationwide

Severe acute kidney injuries are becoming more common in the United States, rising 10 percent per year and doubling over the last decade, according to a retrospective study at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Low vitamin D linked with lower kidney function after transplantation

Vitamin D deficiency may decrease kidney function in transplant recipients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The finding suggests that vitamin ...

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LDL cholesterol is a poor marker of heart health in patients with kidney disease

LDL cholesterol is not a useful marker of heart disease risk in patients with kidney disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The finding sugges ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Open heart surgery for kidney disease patients

One type of open heart surgery is likely safer than the other for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 17, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New drug shows promise for kidney disease

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have demonstrated in the laboratory that a new drug is effective in treating a very common kidney disease –– although it will be a few years before it becomes available ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 03, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast