To determine the risk of nephrotoxicity induced by the infusion of radiographic contrast
material, we undertook a prospective study of consecutive patients undergoing radiographic …

Iodinated contrast media have some nephrotoxic potential but rarely cause significant renal
failure in patients with normally functioning kidneys. Patients with existing renal impairment, …

A 71-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and hypertension is referred for coronary
angiography. Medications include metformin and a thiazide. Before the angiogram, his serum …

Background: Two small, randomized trials provide conflicting evidence about the benefits of
plasma exchange for patients with acute renal failure at the onset of multiple myeloma. …

Background and objectives: The relationship of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) to long-
term adverse events (AEs) is controversial. Although an association with AEs has been …

Demand for dialysis for patients with end-stage renal disease is growing, as is the comorbidity
of dialysis patients. Accurate prediction of those destined to die quickly despite dialysis …

… The corresponding figures for the non-randomized groups were 17 j.mo1/1iter (0.19 mgldl)
in the high-osmolar and 4 jmo1/liter (0.04 mg/dl) in the low-osmolar group. Because serum …

Background: Based on a single clinical trial, it has been suggested that the contrast agent
iodixanol, which is isotonic to human plasma, may be less nephrotoxic than other nonionic …

Purpose Contrast-induced acute kidney injury or contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a
significant complication of intravascular contrast medium (CM). These guidelines are intended …

Background: Health care reform has significantly altered employment relations. Research
findings suggest that the presence or absence of supportive work environments helps explain …