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SAN DIEGO – Terlipressin, widely used in Europe for hepatorenal syndrome but not yet approved in the United States, would be a useful option for this difficult-to-treat condition, said transplant hepatologist Dr. James Burton at the annual meeting of the Society of Hospital Medicine. Currently,... »
Hyponatremia: What to Worry About in the Hospital
MIAMI BEACH – When you get a call in the hospital to evaluate a patient with postoperative hyponatremia, you need to worry primarily about three causes, according to an expert. Increased free water intake, sodium loss that exceeds free water loss, and – "what we see all the time" – an... »
Renal Disease Hypertension Goal Reset Below 140/90
CHICAGO – A U.S. foundation that makes recommendations for the management of patients with chronic kidney disease recently set a blood pressure goal of less than 140/90 mm Hg for these patients, upping the target from the 130/80 mm Hg level established in 2003 by the seventh report of the Joint... »
SAN DIEGO – Terlipressin, widely used in Europe for hepatorenal syndrome but not yet approved in the United States, would be a useful option for this difficult-to-treat condition, said transplant hepatologist Dr. James... »
Hyponatremia: What to Worry About in the Hospital
MIAMI BEACH – When you get a call in the hospital to evaluate a patient with postoperative hyponatremia, you need to worry primarily about three causes, according to an expert. Increased free water intake, sodium loss that... »
Renal Disease Hypertension Goal Reset Below 140/90
CHICAGO – A U.S. foundation that makes recommendations for the management of patients with chronic kidney disease recently set a blood pressure goal of less than 140/90 mm Hg for these patients, upping the target from the... »
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