ACUTE RENAL FAILURE

This study looked at 1,424 veterans with heart problems who had major surgery. It compared giving blood transfusions when hemoglobin drops below 10 (liberal) versus below 7 (restrictive). The goal was to see which approach better prevents serious complications like heart attack, …

This study checked the safety of a new dialysis filter called ELISIO™-HX in 22 adults with kidney failure who were already on dialysis. The main goal was to make sure the filter did not lower blood protein (albumin) levels, while also improving removal of certain waste products. …

This study tested whether filling dialysis catheters with a 60% ethanol (alcohol) solution could prevent serious infections in critically ill patients with acute kidney failure. Over 1,400 adults in intensive care units took part, receiving either the ethanol lock or a placebo. T…

This study tested whether giving sodium bicarbonate (a type of baking soda) or N-acetylcysteine (a common supplement) before angiography could prevent serious kidney damage in over 5,000 high-risk patients. Participants had existing kidney disease or diabetes and were getting a p…

This study tested a computer system that alerts pharmacists about potential drug risks for older patients in the hospital. The goal was to reduce serious side effects like acute kidney failure and high potassium levels. Researchers enrolled 783 older adults and used specific rule…

This study collected blood, urine, and kidney tissue samples from 90 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also had acute kidney injury. Researchers aimed to better understand how COVID-19 affects the kidneys and to identify potential treatments. Participants were followed up three …