Nephrology

In part 4 of this exclusive video, Dr. Bakris contemplates the rate of potential false positives in an at-home kidney test for microalbuminuria, the possible causes of false positives and the need for patient education in the use of such tests.

In part 3 of this exclusive video, DIC publisher Steve Freed talks with Dr. George Bakris about an idea to create an at-home test to screen for possible kidney disease.

25-40% of hypertension patients require only monotherapy to control BP, so choice of right single therapeutic agent is critical.

In part 2 of this exclusive video, DIC publisher Steve Freed once again visits with Dr. George Bakris to discuss causes of microalbuminuria (small amounts of albumin in the urine) and blood pressure recommendations for patients with microalbuminuria.

Can high uric acid levels be an indicator of changes in kidney function?

Diabetic nephropathy risk found on rise in 12- to 18-year-old patients.

Research study finds high levels of glucose could be affecting kidneys even prior to diabetes diagnosis.

Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed and Dr. Richard Bergman discuss his ADA presentations — the relationship between diabetes and altitude, and the role of kidneys in diabetes research. Steve also asks why the degredation of insulin in the liver is important in the pathogenesis of diabetes. Dr. Bergman is the founder and director of Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute, Biomedical Sciences at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. He introduced the use of engineering principles to understand the pathogenesis of diabetes.

Risks of death varied depending on age, glycemic control and renal complications.

Recent study suggests that compelling biomarkers may predict major adverse outcomes, including death, in diabetes.