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Serum Free Light Chain Assessment in Monoclonal Gammopathy and Kidney Disease CME New laboratory assessments may provide increased information and better management of disease related to free light chains. The current review describes these illnesses and their assessment.
Nature Reviews Nephrology, November 2009
A1C Variability Linked to Diabetes Complications CME A Finnish study shows that variability in glycosylated hemoglobin level vs the actual level itself predicts the development of complications in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Reuters Health Information CME, November 2009
Nephrology Insights: 2009 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Renal Week Highlights CME/CE Review new data aimed at improving the care of patients with chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone abnormalities, from ASN 2009 Renal Week.
MedscapeCME Nephrology, November 2009
Declining Renal Function Linked to Worse Cardiovascular Outcomes CME In individuals with or without kidney disease at baseline, declining kidney function was linked to a higher risk for heart failure, myocardial infarction, peripheral arterial disease, and early death.
Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
Prehypertension: Epidemiology, Consequences and Treatment CME Patients with near-normal blood pressure values can still be at increased risk for cardiovascular events. The current review describes the clinical entity of prehypertension as well as the therapeutic approach for these patients.
Nature Reviews Nephrology, November 2009
Hematuria/Dysuria May Be Inconstant in Children With Recurrent Abdominal Pain/Urolithiasis CME In children younger than 8 years, abdominal pain is often central or diffuse; additional warning signs of urinary stones are infrequent pain attacks and a family history of urolithiasis.
Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
Serum Phosphorous, Kidney Function Predict CAC CME High serum phosphorus levels and reduced kidney function at levels considered normal predict coronary artery calcification, which shed light on a nontraditional mechanism for cardiovascular disease.
Heartwire CME, November 2009
SGLT2 Inhibitors: A New Mechanism for Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus CME Join Drs. Vivian Fonseca, Lawrence Blonde, and George Bakris as they discuss the novel mechanism of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for type 2 diabetes and recent data.
MedscapeCME Diabetes & Endocrinology, November 2009
Non-CV Mortality Also Important in Dialysis Patients CME Physicians may tend to overlook risk factors for noncardiovascular mortality in patients starting dialysis, since the emphasis in the past has always been on cardiovascular risk, researchers say.
Heartwire CME, November 2009
Long-Term Use of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole May Reduce UTIs in At-Risk Children CME In a randomized trial, long-term, low-dose trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole shows a consistent but modest treatment effect across subgroups of children with urinary tract infections.
Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
Urodynamic Studies in Pediatric Urology CME Lower urinary tract symptoms are common among children and adolescents. The current review describes diagnoses associated with these symptoms and how to effectively employ urodynamic studies in the diagnostic process of these patients.
Nature Reviews Urology, November 2009

A1C Variability Linked to Diabetes Complications CME
Reuters Health Information CME, November 20, 2009
Declining Renal Function Linked to Worse Cardiovascular Outcomes CME
Medscape Medical News CME, November 19, 2009
Hematuria/Dysuria May Be Inconstant in Children With Recurrent Abdominal Pain/Urolithiasis CME
Medscape Medical News CME, November 13, 2009
Serum Phosphorous, Kidney Function Predict CAC CME
Heartwire CME, November 13, 2009
Non-CV Mortality Also Important in Dialysis Patients CME
Heartwire CME, November 5, 2009

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Incretins in Patients With Reduced Creatinine Clearance
Experts And Viewpoints, July 2009
Enhanced MRI and the NSF Debate -- Practical Viewpoints: An Expert Interview With Jeffrey C. Weinreb, MD
Experts And Viewpoints, May 2009
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors in Renal Dysfunction
Experts And Viewpoints, March 2009
Renal Week 2008: American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting
Conference Coverage, November 2008
Obama vs McCain: Impact on HHS and the FDA in the Next Administration
Experts And Viewpoints, October 2008

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