Infectious Diseases and the Kidney

May 7, 2026 by in NEPHROLOGY Comments Off on Infectious Diseases and the Kidney
Key points • Infections can lead to the development and worsening of a range of kidney diseases including acute kidney injury (AKI), tubular disorders, chronic kidney disease, and urinary tract…
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Health Disparities in Nephrology

May 7, 2026 by in NEPHROLOGY Comments Off on Health Disparities in Nephrology
DISPARITY The term “health disparity” refers to a suboptimal health process or health outcome experienced by demographically defined groups that occurs in the context of social, economic, and/or environmental inequality….
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Diabetic Kidney Disease

May 7, 2026 by in NEPHROLOGY Comments Off on Diabetic Kidney Disease
Key Points • The total number of people worldwide with diabetic kidney disease (DKD), or chronic kidney disease with diabetes, continues to rise in parallel with the rapidly increasing prevalence…
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Considerations in Living Kidney Donation

May 7, 2026 by in NEPHROLOGY Comments Off on Considerations in Living Kidney Donation
Key Points • Considering practicality, test availability, and costs, the initial estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) should be based on serum creatinine (eGFRcr) and confirmation using one or more of…
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Enhanced Elimination of Poisons

May 7, 2026 by in NEPHROLOGY Comments Off on Enhanced Elimination of Poisons
Key points • Treatment of poisonings includes aggressive supportive care and consideration of antidotes, gastrointestinal decontamination, and elimination enhancement techniques. • Characteristics that favor elimination of a poison with extracorporeal…
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