New Link Between Obesity, Early Decline in Kidney Function
A new UCSF-led study of nearly 3,000 individuals links obesity to the development of kidney disease.
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Kidney Function Can Be Assessed by Measuring Cystatin C in Blood
A new study found that use of blood levels of cystatin C to estimate kidney function strengthens the association between kidney function and risks of death and end-stage renal disease.
Irregular Heartbeat Elevates Risk of Kidney Failure
The risk of kidney failure is greater for people with chronic kidney disease who also have atrial fibrillation, one of the most common forms of irregular heart rhythm in adults, according to a new study by researchers at UCSF and the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research.
What Patients Talk About When They Talk About Doctors
An analysis of hundreds of reviews posted to physician-rating sites on the Internet revealed that patients generally give their doctors favorable reviews in this forum. If they complain, it is generally about the experience of going to the doctor.
Goals for Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease Patients May Be Unrealistic, Suggests Study
An upward revision of the blood pressure numbers used to identify risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) might actually help doctors provide better care for their patients, said the authors of a study in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).