Diagnosis

Albuminuria is common among older adults, particularly those with diabetes, and is linked to increased hospitalization rates. In a study of 3,110 adults with a mean age of...
CURATED BY: Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C

Navigating Low Bone Turnover in Chronic Kidney Disease

This review, endorsed by the European Renal Osteodystrophy network, explores low bone turnover in chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting its...
CURATED BY:
Cristina Perez,
RN, MSN, FNP-C

Higher Rates of Cardiac Dysfunction Found in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Researchers of a study investigating cardiac structure and function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) found a higher prevalence...
CURATED BY:
Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C

Elevated Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio Found to Increase Heart Failure Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

A study aimed to explore the relationship between urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) and new-onset heart failure (HF) in patients with...
CURATED BY:
Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C

Managing Type 2 Diabetes With Chronic Kidney Disease

In the United States, about one in ten people have diabetes, and 40% of these develop chronic kidney disease (CKD),...
CURATED BY:
Stephen Thomas,
FNP-C, MSN, RN

Albuminuria in Heart Failure: A Strong Predictor of Risk and Outcomes

Albuminuria is prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF) and independently associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes. The causes...
CURATED BY:
Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C

Highlighting the Importance of Remote Patient Monitoring: Increasing Home Dialysis

On July 10, 2019, there was an executive order to increase home dialysis and transplant utilization to 80% by 2030....
CURATED BY:
Cristina Perez,
RN, MSN, FNP-C
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