Nephrology Conference Briefing
2006 - American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting - Renal Week
By American Society of Nephrology
Nov 14, 2006 - 1:18:43 PM

FOSRENOL DATA SHOW EVIDENCE OF TRENDS TOWARDS IMPROVED BONE FORMATION IN CKD STAGE 5 PATIENTS

Treatment with the phosphate binder Fosrenol, lanthanum carbonate, was associated with slight improvements in bone formation in chronic kidney disease stage 5 patients with high phosphorus levels in the blood. Additional studies presented at ASN document the efficacy and safety of the reformulated and higher-dose Fosrenol tablets. Of the approximately 20 million Americans who have some form of kidney disease, more than 530,000 have developed CKD Stage 5.

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FRAMINGHAM SCORE UNDERESTIMATES CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FOR DIALYSIS PATIENTS

A standard tool for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk greatly underestimates the true rate of heart disease among patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Source: American Society of Nephrology - Renal Week 2006

HYPERTENSION DURING PREGNANCY INCREASES LATER HEART AND KIDNEY DISEASE RISK

Women who develop high blood pressure (hypertension) during pregnancy have elevated rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and kidney disease later in life.

Source: American Society of Nephrology - Renal Week 2006

KIDNEY BLOOD FLOW CHANGES MAY EXPLAIN INCREASED LONG-TERM RISKS FOR OVERWEIGHT KIDNEY DONORS

Living kidney donors who are overweight or obese have increased blood pressure within the remaining kidney—which could explain the increased long-term risk of kidney damage previously found in this group of donors.

Source: American Society of Nephrology - Renal Week 2006

GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY MAY LEAD TO INCREASED KIDNEY STONE RISK

Patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity have increased risk factors for the formation of kidney stones.

Source: American Society of Nephrology - Renal Week 2006

METABOLIC SYNDROME PREDICTS PROGRESSIVE KIDNEY DISEASE IN AFRICAN-AMERICANS

For African-Americans with high blood pressure, the combination of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome brings an increased risk of worsening kidney disease.

Source: American Society of Nephrology - Renal Week 2006

ANALYZING URINARY POTASSIUM MAY IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES

A simple urine test may enable physicians to help improve their patients’ overall diet quality.

Source: American Society of Nephrology - Renal Week 2006

VITAMIN E-COATED DIALYSIS FILTERS HELP FIGHT ANEMIA IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

For patients on hemodialysis, the use of dialysis filters coated with vitamin E may provide a simple new approach to the common problem of anemia.

Source: American Society of Nephrology - Renal Week 2006