Jardiance Approved for Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
WEBSep 25, 2023 · The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jardiance ® (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of sustained decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), end-stage kidney disease ...
Time to Say Goodbye to the DRE for Prostate Cancer Screening
WEBJan 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 examination (DRE).
Study: Ibuprofen Found Safest NSAID for the Kidney
WEBMay 10, 2021 · In a study comparing the effect of 9 oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on kidney function, ibuprofen conferred the lowest risk for incident eGFR less than 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 and an eGFR ...
SLED: Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis - Renal and Urology News
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · Sustained low-efficiency dialysis (SLED) is a hybrid form of dialysis that can serve as an alternative to continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) or conventional intermittent hemodialysis. 1 ...
PSA Levels After Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy Prognostic
WEBMay 28, 2024 · A PSA level of 0.1 ng/mL or higher within 6 months after radiation therapy (RT) completion in men with localized prostate cancer predicts an increased risk for worse oncologic outcomes and overall ...
Renal Function Following Nephrectomy - Renal and Urology News
WEBMar 12, 2009 · Urologic management should focus on optimizing renal function and avoiding CKD whenever possible.. Protection of renal function is a primary concern of physicians who manage surgical or medical ...
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
WEBAug 19, 2021 · Higher-protein ketogenic (keto) diets may hasten kidney failure and cause other medical problems in patients with kidney disease, according to the most comprehensive review yet of these diets.
Managing Vitamin K in Chronic Kidney Disease - Renal and …
WEBAug 18, 2023 · Vitamin K gets significant attention with regard to its influence on clotting factors. However, a growing body of evidence suggests a link between vitamin K status and calcification and bone and ...
Tadalafil May Ease Voiding Problems in Women
WEBSep 12, 2022 · Single-dose tadalafil, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, may have beneficial effects in the treatment of voiding dysfunction in women, according to data presented at the ...
Dutasteride Linked to Adverse Sexual Side Effects
WEBJun 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 levels.Use of the ...