Renal Drug Excretion
Renal drug excretion consists of three different processes. These processes are (1) Glomerular filtration, (2) Passive reabsorption, and (3) Active
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Renal impairment – Nursing assessments and considerations
Renal impairment is an adverse effect of certain medications, such as ketorolac. Renal impairment could be associated with fatigue, edema,
Read moreScientists invent kidney dialysis machine for babies and safely treat newborn with multiple organ failure in world first breakthrough
Main Points: Italian scientists have developed a miniaturised kidney dialysis machine capable of treating the smallest babies, and have
Read moreChildren with Glomerular Kidney Disease More Likely to have Hypertension as Adults
Main Points: Chicago – Men who as children had glomerular disease, a disorder of the portion of the kidney that
Read moreAnti-Coagulant Treatment For Atrial Fibrillation Does Not Worsen Outcomes for Patients With Kidney Disease
Main Points: Chicago – Although some research has suggested that the use of the anticoagulant warfarin for atrial fibrillation among
Read moreICU Patients with acute kidney injury show high mortality rates and elevated urinary protein levels at 4-year follow up
In 4 years of follow up of 1464 participants in the randomized controlled trial Randomised Evaluation of Normal vs. Augmented
Read more“Smart Stethoscope” to monitor kidney stone therapy
Scientists have developed “smart stethoscope” that could help to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the kidney stone therapy. This
Read moreKidney transplant could increase the chances of cancer; Research
Researchers have found that kidney transplant could result in increased chances of cancer. This study has been conducted by Italian
Read moreRacial dissimilarities may affect the Kidney transplant access; Research
Researchers have found that black patients of kidney problem i.e. end stage renal disease (ESRD) had a 59% reduced rate
Read moreApproval of new medicinal agent for kidney transplant patients
In order to prevent acute rejection in adult patients, who have had a kidney transplant, FDA approved a medicinal agent
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