Nephrology
Anemia of chronic kidney disease: Treat it, but not too aggressivelyRenal anemia is associated with bad outcomes, but attempting to normalize hemoglobin levels can be harmful.
- Blood pressure targets (March 2016)
Readers comment on the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (March 2016).
- Should I suspect obstructive sleep apnea if a patient has hard-to-control hypertension?
Yes. Obstructive sleep apnea is common and is associated with hypertension and resistant hypertension.
- When does chest CT require contrast enhancement?
It may be needed in cases of suspected cancer or thoracovascular disease.
- Dietary and medical management of recurrent nephrolithiasis
Some interventions, such as increasing fl uid intake, apply to all patients, while some apply to those with specifi c types of stones.
- Managing diabetes in hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease
Avoiding hypoglycemia takes precedence over meeting strict blood sugar targets.
