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PPI use increases risk of chronic kidney disease by as much as 50%

Proton pump inhibitors — used to inhibit gastric acid secretion — are associated with a 20–50% increase in the risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to new research.…

Published: 13 January 2016

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Ibuprofen could provide alternative to antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs

Two-thirds of women found ibuprofen to be sufficient treatment for uncomplicated infection.…

Published: 8 January 2016

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Unit-dose drug system frees up nurses and ‘removes potential for error’

The introduction of a unit-dose medicines packing, distribution and administration system at University Hospital of Leicester has streamlined the work of nurses on the renal wards, according to senior nurses at the hospital.…

Published: 14 December 2015

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Proton pump inhibitors linked with chronic kidney disease

A growing body of evidence has linked proton pump inhibitors with acute kidney injury and now new research has also found links with chronic kidney disease.…

Published: 30 October 2015

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New drug for diabetic kidney disease has promising results

In an international study, finerenone was effective at reducing protein in the urine without the rate of side effects of other drugs in the class.…

Published: 9 September 2015

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Specialist roles in hospital pharmacy

Pharmacy professionals have the opportunity to specialise in a variety of clinical areas. Eamonn McArdle explores the possibilities.…

Published: 4 September 2015

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Scotland brings in medicine card to avoid kidney injury after dehydration

Pocket-sized patient information cards that warn patients to temporarily stop taking specific medicines if they have a dehydrating illness are being introduced across Scotland.…

Published: 29 June 2015

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Impaired kidney function may not justify avoidance of nitrofurantoin

Advice not to use nitrofurantoin to treat patients with urinary tract infections who have impaired kidney function may be unfounded, research suggests.…

Published: 7 May 2015

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EMA recommends treatment for rare kidney condition

The European Medicines Agency has recommended the approval of tolvaptan for the treatment of a rare inherited disease, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.…

Published: 9 March 2015

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Paracetamol use linked with cardiovascular risk and other adverse events

Researchers have discovered a consistent dose-response relationship between paracetamol use and risk of mortality or cardiovascular, gastrointestinal or renal adverse events.…

Published: 3 March 2015