Search results for "Kidney disease"
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for painless hematuria
A 32-year-old woman is seen following evaluation for a single episode of painless hematuria that she noted last week. She has chronic kidney disease secondary to chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis confirmed by biopsy. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/10/3.htm
10 Dec 2024
Breaking barriers in PAD treatment
Medical societies released an updated guideline for the management of lower-extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) that includes preventive medical therapy and the latest thinking on effective screening, diagnosis, treatment, and risk management strategies.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/10/breaking-barriers-in-pad-treatment.htm
1 Oct 2024
ACE inhibitors/ARBs reduced kidney failure but not mortality in chronic kidney disease
Initiation of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) reduced risk of progression to kidney failure by 34% among patients with a baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) below 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, a meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/07/02/2.htm
2 Jul 2024
Urate-lowering therapy associated with benefit in patients with gout and CKD
The five-year risk of severe or end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) was lower in patients with CKD and gout who achieved a target serum urate level of less than 6 mg/dL compared to those who did not, data from the United Kingdom show.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/12/03/4.htm
3 Dec 2024
Tackling care fragmentation in patients on dialysis
Primary care for patients on dialysis is highly variable, with no typical way that it is delivered. Careful coordination is key.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/09/tackling-care-fragmentation-in-patients-on-dialysis.htm
1 Sep 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Routine visit for a patient with chronic kidney disease
A 45-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit in September. He has advanced chronic kidney disease due to IgA nephropathy. After his vaccination history is evaluated, what is the most appropriate additional vaccine to administer at this visit?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/18/3.htm
18 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment of deep venous thrombosis
A 55-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for right leg swelling and is diagnosed with a proximal deep venous thrombosis. Medical history is significant for end-stage kidney disease for which she is undergoing hemodialysis. What is the most appropriate anticoagulation treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/26/3.htm
26 Nov 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for hypertension, chronic kidney disease
A 74-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for hypertension and slowly progressive chronic kidney disease. She reports that she feels well and has no symptoms. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/12/13/3.htm
13 Dec 2022
Denosumab associated with hypocalcemia requiring treatment in patients with advanced CKD
The risk of hypocalcemia requiring ED or hospital care in patients taking denosumab appeared to increase with worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage, with dialysis dependence, and with CKD-mineral and bone disorder, an analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2024/11/19/1.htm
19 Nov 2024
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for kidney disease
A 31-year-old woman is evaluated during a follow-up visit for progressive autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and has a recent history of an infected kidney cyst. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/04/11/3.htm
11 Apr 2023