An effect of lithium?
Gerry is a 49-year-old disability support pensioner who presents for review of thirst, polyuria and polydipsia that has been present for several years. He reports…
Tag: Kidney
SGLT-2 inhibitors now first-line therapy for diabetes and CKD: new guidelinesÂ
Most patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease should be managed with SGLT-2 inhibitors as first-line therapy in addition to lifestyle interventions, according…
Albuminuria in diabetic kidney disease ‘ups foot ulcer risk’
Patients with diabetic kidney disease are almost three times more likely to develop foot ulcers than those without renal complications, but only in the presence of…
Indonesia bans liquid medicines after dozens of children die
Indonesia has temporarily banned all liquid medicines following the deaths of about 100 children from acute kidney damage, the country’s health minister says. At least…
Pain management in chronic kidney disease
Joan is a 77-year-old woman with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, orthostatic hypotension, central adiposity, and chronic kidney disease stage 3B without albuminuria. She…
New option for proteinuric CKD now on the PBS
For optimum impact, the agent needs to be initiated early while kidney function is relatively preserved, a specialist says.
Impact of gender-affirming hormone therapy on kidney function examined
Gender-affirming hormone therapy associated with increased serum creatinine in transgender men, but not transgender women.
Real-world study cautions on kidney damage with popular statin
Data from nearly a million patients link rosuvastatin to a higher risk of kidney damage in a dose-response manner.
Snapper dinner lands Australian family in hospital with rhabdomyolysis: case
It is the first report of Haff disease in Australia.
Managing chronic kidney disease with physical activity
Alan is a 58-year-old courier driver who has chronic kidney disease. His medical history includes type 2 diabetes (diagnosed in 2009), low back pain, obesity…
