Medications
Synthetic pot linked to kidney injury
(HealthDay)—New research suggests that synthetic marijuana, also known as K2 or Spice, might harm the kidneys.
Mar 30, 2015
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Medical research
Demand for COVID-19 rehab places could be the next strain on Australian health system
Australia must prepare for the "aftershocks" from COVID-19 or risk leaving survivors of the virus struggling to rehabilitate, according to the authors of a Perspective published online today by the Medical Journal of Australia.
Jul 6, 2020
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Surgery
Kidney injury common following vascular surgery
Both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease were common in patients undergoing major vascular surgical procedures and were associated with an increase in long-term cardiovascular-specific death compared with patients ...
Dec 23, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mood stabilizing drug may help treat acute kidney injury
A mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar affective disorders may also help treat acute kidney injury, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). The findings ...
Jan 9, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study provides insights on enzyme that helps direct the immune response to kidney injury
An enzyme known to be important in the body's response to kidney injury exerts its protective effects, in part, by affecting the immune system, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American ...
Feb 12, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury may not be receiving sufficient care after discharge
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is the most common in-hospital diagnosis seen by US nephrologists, but patients with the condition may not be receiving sufficient follow-up care. That's the conclusion of a study that will be presented ...
Nov 7, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nephrologist follow-up improves mortality of severe acute kidney injury patients
Patients with acute kidney injury who see a nephrologist within 90 days of being discharged from a hospital have a 24 per cent lower risk of dying than those who do not see a kidney specialist, a new study has found.
Apr 30, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Biomarkers may help ID treatment of acute kidney injury
Hospital inpatients who develop an acute kidney injury (AKI) generally fare poorly after being discharged, and have few options for effective treatment.
May 23, 2023
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Cardiology
Early warning system for intensive care units
Postoperative bleeding and acute kidney injury are among the most dangerous complications after heart or cardiovascular surgery. The earlier doctors or nurses recognize them, the greater the chance of being able to intervene ...
Mar 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Computer program helps doctors detect acute kidney injury earlier to save lives
Embedding a decision support tool in the hospital electronic health record increases detection of acute kidney injury, reducing its severity and improving survival, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh ...
Nov 2, 2017
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