Dec 5, 2024 · A range of conditions can cause AKI — defined as “sudden loss of excretory kidney function,” chronic kidney disease (CKD), or renal failure, even if the kidneys aren’t the most …

Aug 11, 2025 · In hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury and liver cirrhosis, baseline and peak levels of serum cystatin C can predict renal recovery and inhospital mortality, respectively.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a rare and severe complication that can interrupt treatment and cause permanent kidney damage. [4]

Mar 31, 2025 · Aspirin use is associated with an increased risk for acute kidney injury in critical patients with chest trauma, whereas ibuprofen and ketorolac show no significant association, a …

Dec 11, 2023 · Dr Paul Auwaerter explains why a warning about nephrotoxicity doesn't influence his decision to use Zosyn when it's indicated.

Hospitalized veterans whose blood pressure spiked and received as-needed medication faced a higher risk for kidney injury, unsafe BP drops, heart attack, stroke, and death, a new study found.

Apr 9, 2025 · Primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy account for around 90% of all cases of hypercalcemia in primary care.

Mar 18, 2025 · Causes of Alopecia in Kidney Disease Kidney disease can cause a variety of complications that can lead to telogen effluvium and result in alopecia.

May 21, 2025 · Pentoxifylline fails to show survival benefits in patients with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis complicated by acute kidney injury in this retrospective cohort study.

May 27, 2014 · Why does amphotericin B cause hypokalemia, and how can it be managed? Once patients begin to develop hypokalemia following AmB administration, maintaining adequate …