Nephrology
- SGLT-2 inhibitors: A new era in managing diabetic kidney disease starts now
Randomized controlled trials of these new agents had positive outcomes.
- Air embolism after peripheral IV contrast injection
As little as 2 to 3 mL of air in the cerebral circulation can be fatal.
- Optimal surveillance and treatment of renal and splenic artery aneurysms
Indications for repair are based on aneurysm location and risk factors for rupture.
- Long-term consequences of prematurity
Survivors of premature birth may have adverse health effects later in life.
- Contrast media in patients with kidney disease: An update
The risk of acute kidney injury is real, but lower than initially thought.
- A sneaky vascular disease
Cholesterol embolization syndrome may provide insights into atherosclerotic disease.
- When is contrast needed for abdominal and pelvic CT?
The decision to use contrast depends on the diagnosis suspected.
- Peripheral artery disease and unusual skin findings
A 68-year-old man was admitted because of worsening skin problems in his legs.
- Mönckeberg medial sclerosis
A man with chronic kidney disease presents with pain and ulceration of the fingers.