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21 Urethral metastasis from renal cell carcinoma: an unusual cause of visible painless haematuria Journal of Clinical Urology, May 24, 2013
22 Importance of local data on occurrence and outcomes of renal cell cancer Journal of Clinical Urology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
23 Tumour multiplicity as a risk factor for the development of bladder tumours after primary upper urinary tract cancer Journal of Clinical Urology, May 24, 2013
24 Penile strangulation by a substantial metal napkin ring: successful removal with medtronic midas rex legend stylus drill system Journal of Clinical Urology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
25 Post-operative care following primary optical urethrotomy: towards an evidence based approach Journal of Clinical Urology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
26 Development of a home-based palliative care model for people living with end-stage renal disease Journal of Hospice & Palliative Nursing, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
27 Prevention and treatment of protein energy wasting in chronic kidney disease patients: a consensus statement by the International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism Kidney International, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
28 Nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel for second-line treatment of metastatic urothelial carcinoma: a single group, multicentre, phase 2 study The Lancet Oncology, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
29 Urinary flavonoid excretion and risk of acute coronary syndrome in a nested case-control study American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
30 Update on cystatin C: Incorporation into clinical practice American Journal of Kidney Diseases, May 23, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
31 Temporary hemodialysis catheter placement by nephrology fellows: Implications for nephrology training American Journal of Kidney Diseases, May 23, 2013 Clinical Guideline
32 Estimating 24-hour urinary sodium excretion from casual urinary sodium concentrations in western populations: the intersalt study American Journal of Epidemiology, May 23, 2013 Review Article
33 Metastatic non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma treated with targeted therapy agents: Characterization of survival outcome and application of the international mRCC database consortium criteria Cancer, May 23, 2013 Review Article
34 ETS transcription factor ESE1/ELF3 orchestrates a positive feedback loop that constitutively activates NF-kB and drives prostate cancer progression. Cancer Research, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
35 Relationship of gleason patterns in gleason score 7 prostate cancer Cancer Research, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
36 Adherence to antihypertensive agents improves risk reduction of end-stage renal disease Kidney International, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
37 LDL cholesterol in CKD-to treat or not to treat? Kidney International, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
38 The clinical course of patients with IgG4-related kidney disease Kidney International, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
39 Urolithiasis after ileal conduit urinary diversion: a comparison of minimally invasive therapies The Journal of Urology, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
40 Using the epigenetic field defect to detect prostate cancer in biopsy negative patients The Journal of Urology, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).
Read the article summaryAs published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).
Read the article summary1 Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Mellitus Predict Resistance to Vitamin D Replacement Therapy The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, April 1, 2013
2 Vitamin D and inflammation Pediatric Nephrology, March 29, 2013 Review Article
3 Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency and the 5-Year Incidence of CKD American Journal of Kidney Diseases, April 29, 2013
4 Prostate cancer prevention: strategies for agent development Current Opinion in Oncology, April 16, 2013 Review Article
5 Metabolic Syndrome, ESRD, and Death in CKD Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, March 7, 2013
6 Chronic kidney disease in Nicaragua: a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with physicians and pharmacists BMC Public Health, April 17, 2013 Free full text
7 Routine urine cytology has no role in hematuria investigations The Journal of Urology, April 18, 2013
8 Impact and Interaction of Low Estimated GFR and B Vitamin Therapy on Prognosis Among Ischemic Stroke Patients: The Vitamin Intervention for Stroke Prevention (VISP) Trial American Journal of Kidney Diseases, April 9, 2013
9 Lifetime Incidence of CKD Stages 3-5 in the United States American Journal of Kidney Diseases, April 9, 2013
10 Hyponatremia, Mineral Metabolism, and Mortality in Incident Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cohort Study American Journal of Kidney Diseases, April 16, 2013
11 Premature ejaculation results in female sexual distress: standardization and validation of a new diagnostic tool for sexual distress The Journal of Urology, April 16, 2013
12 Changing stone composition profile of children with nephrolithiasis Urology, April 8, 2013
13 Nicotinic Acid and Nicotinamide: A Review of Their Use for Hyperphosphatemia in Dialysis Patients Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, April 2, 2013 Review Article
14 New imaging techniques for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: ready for primetime Urologic Clinics of North America, April 15, 2013
15 Dietary Patterns as Predictors of Prostate Cancer in Jamaican Men Nutrition and Cancer, April 3, 2013
16 Dedication of a nurse to educating suboptimal haemodialysis starts improved transition to independent modalities of renal replacement therapy Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, November 17, 2010
17 Increased fluid intake and adequate dietary modification may be enough for the successful treatment of uric acid stone Urological Research - Urolithiasis, March 21, 2013 Review Article
18 Dietary Sugar and Artificial Sweetener Intake and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review Advances In Chronic Kidney Disease , March 1, 2013 Review Article Clinical Guideline
19 Bacterial pathogens in first febrile urinary tract infection affect breakthrough infections in infants with vesicoureteral reflux treated with prophylactic antibiotics Urology, April 11, 2013
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