Study: Ibuprofen Found Safest NSAID for the Kidney
WEBMay 10, 2021 · Ibuprofen was the safest NSAID, conferring a significant 12% increased risk of incident eGFR less than 60, 32% increased risk of an eGFR decline of 30% or greater, and 34% increased risk of the ...
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WEBA proposed 2025 Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor of $32.36 represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024.
Dutasteride Linked to Adverse Sexual Side Effects
WEBJune 27, 2017. A new observational study supports a link between long-term dutasteride treatment and sexual side effects, including worsening erectile dysfunction (ED) and reduced testosterone ...
Time to Say Goodbye to the DRE for Prostate Cancer Screening
WEBJanuary 12, 2021. Screening and assessing for prostate cancer (PCa) is a major component of a urologist’s practice. For most urologists, part of this process includes the digital rectal ...
Small Prostates Predict More Severe BOO Symptoms
WEBDec 21, 2015 · Prostate volume correlated with BOO, according to results published online ahead of print in Urology. Men with small prostates and BOO, however, had higher post-void residual urine, lower voiding ...
Long-Term Aspirin Use May Lower CKD Progression Risk
WEBNov 5, 2021 · Long-term aspirin (ASA) use may be associated with slower deterioration of renal function and decreased risk for death among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to study findings ...
The Potential Dangers of Ketogenic Diets in Kidney Disease
WEBAugust 19, 2021. Higher-protein ketogenic (keto) diets may hasten kidney failure and cause other medical problems in patients with kidney disease, according to the most comprehensive review yet of ...
Renal Function Following Nephrectomy - Renal and Urology News
WEBMar 12, 2009 · Renal Function Following Nephrectomy. Urologic management should focus on optimizing renal function and avoiding CKD whenever possible. Protection of renal function is a primary concern of ...
PSA Level 3 Months After Radiation Tx May Predict Outcome
WEBMay 29, 2018. (HealthDay News) — Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels 3 months after radiotherapy (RT) are strong markers of prostate cancer outcomes for patients with intermediate- and high ...
Jardiance Approved for Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
WEBSeptember 25, 2023. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jardiance ® (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of sustained decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), end ...