Older patients may benefit from slightly higher blood pressure targets High systolic blood pressure is linked to poorer outcomes among patients with chronic kidney disease, but this association is weaker among older patients, a study shows.…
Proton-pump inhibitors increase risk of kidney damage Use of proton-pump inhibitors increases the risk of long-term kidney damage, a study shows. …
Study shows value of community pharmacists screening patients for chronic kidney disease Community pharmacists can play a key role in diagnosing patients with unrecognised chronic kidney disease, suggests new research published in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal.…
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.…
Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder: pathophysiology and treatment How the pathophysiological mechanisms behind development of Chronic Kidney Disease - Mineral and Bone Disorder can be managed, using appropriate therapeutic interventions to prevent complications.…
Ibuprofen could provide alternative to antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs Two-thirds of women found ibuprofen to be sufficient treatment for uncomplicated infection.…
Absolute levels of risk are needed to make informed decisions for patientsRenal adverse effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) were described in your research briefing ‘Proton pump inhibitors linked with chronic kidney disease’ ( Clinical Pharmacist 2015;7:217). Simply telling us that there was a 10% or 50% increase among …
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.…
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.…
Specialist roles in hospital pharmacy Pharmacy professionals have the opportunity to specialise in a variety of clinical areas. Eamonn McArdle explores the possibilities.…