In a large retrospective study, radical prostatectomy was significantly associated with a survival advantage among men with high-risk prostate cancer compared with external beam radiation therapy.
The management recommendations for lupus nephritis are poised to change significantly in the coming months, a KDIGO committee revealed.
A greater understanding of outcomes after home HD treatment failure may help inform clinical decision making and advanced care planning.
Cardiovascular events are the leading cause of death among patients with chronic kidney disease, and metabolic acidosis in this population is underdiagnosed.
A man’s optimal screening age depends on the number of first-degree male relatives affected by prostate cancer and their age at onset, investigators suggest.
The model, based on routinely collected clinical characteristics, provides information that can enhance discussions between health care professionals and patients on active surveillance intensity.
The authors of a new review discuss priorities, adjustments, and tailored approaches to prostate cancer management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent advances in cancer management may present challenges for nephrologists.
Confusing, ambiguous, and obsolete kidney health terms lead to frustration and distress in patients and caregivers.
Clinicians should consider whether a race correction will relieve or exacerbate inequities, according to editorialists.
