Nephrological diagnostics with the general practitioner’s toolbox

Abstract. Kidney diseases are often asymptomatic or present nonspecifically and are frequently diagnosed by chance as part of a laboratory check up. ...

(How) can progression of chronic kidney diseases be retarded?

Abstract. A variety of etiologically diverse chronic kidney diseases (CKD) may not only progress to end stage renal disease, but also increase ...

Update on Diabetic Kidney Disease 2018

Abstract. The first descriptions of diabetes mellitus are known as “sweet honey urine”. Interestingly, the new therapy of diabetic kidney disease, namely SGLT-2-inhibitor, enhances ...

Radiocontrast agents: wrongfully accused?

Abstract. Since its first description over half a century ago, contrast-induced nephropathy has been considered as one of the most common causes of acute kidney injury and as a major ...

Antihypertensive therapy in chronic kidney disease: what targets and how to reach them

Abstract. The primary treatment target for lowering cardiovascular risk in chronic renal failure (as well as in the general ...

Arteriosklerosis and “osteoporosis” in patients with chronic kidney disease: same same, but different!

Abstract. Vascular calcifications should be considered a dynamic process sharing many similarities with bone ...

Pharmacotherapy in patients with reduced kidney function

Abstract. Pharmacotherapy in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires careful assessment of renal function and a profound knowledge of dose ...

Hemo- and peritoneal dialysis: what non-nephrologists should know

Abstract. Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are widely available procedures, which prolong life for increasingly old and polymorbid patients ...

The renal transplant patient in primary care: do’s and don’ts

Abstract. Kidney transplantation is the best therapeutic option for patients with end-stage renal disease regarding mortality, quality of life and cost ...