Research article summary (published 30 Jan 2009):

The top 10 things nephrologists wish every primary care physician knew.

Full Abstract

Renal disease is commonly encountered by primary care physicians during their day-to-day visits with patients. Common renal disorders include hypertension, proteinuria, kidney stones, and chronic kidney disease. Despite their prevalence, many physicians may be unfamiliar with the diagnosis and initial treatment of these common renal disorders. Early recognition and intervention are important in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease and preventing its complications. The evidence-based pearls in this article will help primary care physicians avoid common pitfalls in the recognition and treatment of such disorders and guide their decision to refer their patients to a specialist.

Author information

Author/s: Paige, Neil M (NM); Nagami, Glenn T (GT);

Affiliation: Department of Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, CA 90073, USA. neil.paige(-atsign-)va.gov

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Mayo Clinic proceedings. Mayo Clinic (Mayo Clin Proc), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Feb; vol 84 (issue 2) : pp 180-6

Dates: Created 2009/02/02; Completed 2009/03/03; Revised 2009/08/04;

PMID: 19181652, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 8/21/2009)

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Aluminum - analysis; contraindications Anemia - complications; drug therapy Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers - therapeutic use Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - therapeutic use Antacids - chemistry; contraindications Blood Pressure Blood Urea Nitrogen Cardiovascular Diseases - prevention & control Cathartics - adverse effects Chronic Disease Creatinine - blood; urine Cyclosporine - adverse effects Disease Progression Drug Interactions Erythropoietin, Recombinant - therapeutic use Evidence-Based Medicine

Evidence-Based Medicine Glomerular Filtration Rate Humans Hypertension - diagnosis; etiology Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects Kidney Diseases - diagnosis; therapy Magnesium - analysis; contraindications Nephrolithiasis - complications Nephrology Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects Phosphates - adverse effects Primary Health Care Proteinuria - complications Referral and Consultation Tacrolimus - adverse effects Urinalysis

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Associated Chemicals: Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers (0) ; Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (0) ; Antacids (0) ; Cathartics (0) ; Erythropoietin, Recombinant (0) ; Immunosuppressive Agents (0) ; Pharmaceutical Preparations (0) ; Phosphates (0) ; Tacrolimus (109581-93-3) ; Cyclosporine (59865-13-3) ; Creatinine (60-27-5) ; Aluminum (7429-90-5) ; Magnesium (7439-95-4) ; sodium phosphate (7632-05-5)

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