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RE: Aspirin low dose effects on kidneys
can't draw any conclusions from your blood-work which is a screening test of your kidney function at that level. It does not suggest any abnormality however. Why do you take that dose of aspirin? Dr. Jordan WeinsteinRE: Aspirin low dose effects on kidneys
you so much for the detailed response Dr Weinstein. I feel so much better about this. I’m going to stop the aspirin and stick to the alfuzoson.You helped me two years ago with foamy urine and the tests necessary. The alfuzoson Was the cause. This site...RE: About renal cortical cyst on kidney
is seldom needed for kidney cysts. I honestly am not sure why they are considering it here. Is her kidney function abnormal? Dr. Jordan WeinsteinRE: Lesion on kidney
Benign lesion such as cysts and angiomyolipomas are often seen incidentally when scans are done for other reasons. It is very possible that this is a completely benign finding. However, I would need to see the wording of the CAT scan report to know for...RE: Lesion on kidney
sounds like it is a benign cyst but should be confirmed with an ultrasound of the affected area. Dr. Jordan WeinsteinRE: Urine output on hemodialysis
was admitted as her potassium level was 6+ and the urea was 136. Doctors suggested temporary dialysis. She underwent 3 sessions and is now home. Yesterday she was fine, but today, she has not passed urine and her legs are swollen. What does it mean?Privacy Policy
This privacy policy sets out how UKidney.com uses and protects any information that you give UKidney.com when you use this website. UKidney.com is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by...Monthly cholecalciferol administration in haemodialysis patients: a simple and efficient strategy for vitamin D supplementation
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant., December 2009; 24: 3799 - 3805 Study Hypothesis: To assess the long-term efficiency and safety of monthly oral dose of cholecalciferol (100,000 iu) in a vitamin D-deficient HD population. Study Design and Study Population...Selective vitamin D receptor activation with paricalcitol for reduction of albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes (VITAL study): Article Review
Lancet 2010;376:1543-1551 Study hypothesis: The addition of the vitamin D receptor activator (VDRA) paricalcitol will reduce alubiminuria in type 2 diabetics already receiving angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I) or angiotensin receptor...Toxicology Primer
Toxicology Primer Visit EXTRIP for complete summaries Acetaminophen (APAP) Poisoning General Recommendation General Recommendation ECTR is suggested in severe APAP poisoning (2D) Indications Indications Indications ECTR is recommended If the [APAP]...Lithium intoxication
Lithium is a cation with small molecular mass of 7 Daltons. It does not bind to serum proteins and has a small volume of distribution of 0.7-0.9 L/kg. The half-life of lithium is 12-27 hours. It does not undergo any metabolism and is freely filtered in...Interactive case-based learning in ADPKD
Introduction Case #1 Case #2 Case #3 LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Evaluate risk progression in ADPKD Identify patients at high risk of progression Determine whether patients are suitable candidates for...PKD Educational Series - Listen to the Experts
PKD Educational Series - Listen to the Experts PKD Educational Series Join our renowned experts as they discuss and share their experience in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) management in this learning series. Themes & Objectives...Kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) Calculator
Kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) Calculator About the KFRE Calculator The Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) Calculator is a vital tool for predicting the risk of progression to kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). By...ADPKD (Mayo) Risk Stratification and Future eGFR Prediction
ADPKD Risk Stratification and Future eGFR Prediction Risk stratification data Kidney Volume (mL) Patient Height (m) Patient Age (years) Clinical Data Clear All Serum Creatinine mg/dL μmol/L Race Other African American Gender Male Female Time Horizon...Benlysta: Promising new Lupus drug on the horizon
Any news on promising treatments for Lupus is always welcome. Indeed, it has been years since any new therapies have provided much new hope for a disease which has very significant renal implications. Benlysta is an investigational human monoclonal...Bone and Mineral Metabolism Resource
Welcome to the Nephrology Education in Mineral Metabolism Resource Center The Education in MINEral Metabolism (EMINEM) project stemmed from a study designed to look at mineral metabolism control in hemodialysis patients across Canada. This project...Hypoparathyroidism, desired phosphate & low or normal calcium
managed. Are parathyroids intact (or partially resected/reimplanted during prior parathyroid surgery)? PTH secretion is suppressed, usually secondary to use of calcium based binders and/or use of vitamin D analogues; Parathyroid gland remains sensitive...Desired PTH, hyperphosphatemia and low or normal calcium
Desired PTH, hyperphosphatemia and low or normal calcium Assessing the Clinical and Laboratory Parameters Phosphate control is suboptimal in this patient. The PTH level is at the target range in this patient. This may be as a result of current use of...
