In treating renal stones, early removal of the nephrostomy tube after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) improves clearance rates and may offer other advantages over a tubeless approach, the results of a small study suggest. Reuters Health Information
Might microalbuminuria be measured effectively by a microfluidics-based assay using the P200 protein chip? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this chip-based assay? American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Use of a high cut-off dialyzer can help patients with acute renal failure secondary to multiple myeloma become dialysis free, the results of a small study suggest. Reuters Health Information
This month sees new AHA guidelines, new explanations for the benefits of statins, protection against headaches, happily married vs single life, and proof of regression in an imaging study. Medscape Cardiology
Disorders of mineral metabolism develop early in chronic kidney disease, but it appears that Blacks with stage-5 disease have more severe secondary hyperparathyroidism than other races. Kidney International
