Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a sudden loss of kidney function that can develop within hours or days, often triggered by illness, surgery, or medications. New KDIGO 2026 guidelines expand definitions, ...
Fluid management remains a pivotal aspect of care in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and those in intensive care units. The choice and administration of intravenous fluids can substantially ...
Patients with acute kidney injury requiring outpatient dialysis after hospital discharge receive the same care as those with the more common end-stage kidney disease, according to a study led by UC ...
AKI or acute kidney injury is a complex clinical disorder frequently seen in hospitalized critically ill patients. 1 It is defined as a functional or structural kidney abnormality in which a patient ...
New guidance from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) addresses needed improvements in providing appropriate care to patients discharged after experiencing acute kidney injury requiring ...
Renal & Urology News: Preventive Measures Reduce Postsurgical Acute Kidney Injury in High-Risk Adults
Trial results support targeted implementation of KDIGO-endorsed nephroprotective measures in patients at high risk of acute kidney injury after major surgery. A comprehensive preventive care strategy ...
A UCSF-led clinical study found that starting dialysis for certain patients with severe acute kidney injury only when clinical signs indicate a need can lead to better recovery rates. Patients treated ...
A substantial proportion of patients admitted to hospitals in Italy experienced acute kidney injury (AKI), which was associated with worsened in-hospital mortality outcomes, longer hospital stays, and ...
Acute kidney injury (AKI), previously called acute renal failure, is when the kidneys are suddenly unable to filter waste products from the blood. This condition can develop slowly or quickly, and ...