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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in the U.S. Hemophilia Population: A Cohort Study
Conclusions: In this interim analysis of an ongoing national prospective cohort study, older men with moderate to severe hemophilia commonly report risk factors for CKD, including HTN (51.5%), DM, viral infection, and potential renal damaging medication use. Only 11.6% had CVD. Urological symptoms were also common, including hematuria and obstructive symptoms with urination.In our cohort, 11.4% met the definition of CKD, defined as the presence of either kidney damage or GFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 for ≥ 3 months. The distribution of GFR values appeared similar to the general population. As with risk factors associated w...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Sood, S. L., Cheng, D., Shapiro, A., Kessler, C. M., Key, N. S., Quon, D., Eyster, M. E., Manco-Johnson, M. J., Kempton, C. L., Cuker, A., Ragni, M. V., Kuriakose, P., von Drygalski, A., Kouides, P. A., Escobar, M. A., Wheeler, A. P., Wang, T.-F., Leissin Tags: 322. Disorders of Coagulation or Fibrinolysis: Poster II Source Type: research

Prognostic value of viral eradication for major adverse cardiovascular events in hepatitis C cirrhotic patients
Conclusion In patients with compensated HCV-related cirrhosis, Asian ethnic origin, arterial hypertension, smoking and low serum albumin are independent predictive factors of cardiovascular events, while a sustained virological response is associated with a decreased rate of cardiovascular events.
Source: American Heart Journal - November 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Atypical isolated nuclear oculomotor nerve syndrome: A diagnostic challenge (P1.031)
CONCLUSION: This report will raise the awareness about nuclear oculomotor nerve syndrome and lead to a potentially successful therapeutic approach.Disclosure: Dr. Liao has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kamiya Matsuoka has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Kamiya Matsuoka, C., Liao, B. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Case Reports Source Type: research

Antiviral treatment for hepatitis C virus infection is associated with improved renal and cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients
Conclusions: Antiviral treatment for HCV infection is associated with improved renal and cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients. (Hepatology 2013;)
Source: Hepatology - October 12, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Yao‐Chun Hsu, Jaw‐Town Lin, Hsiu J. Ho, Yu‐Hsi Kao, Yen‐Tsung Huang, Nai‐Wan Hsiao, Ming‐Shiang Wu, Yi‐Ya Liu, Chun‐Ying Wu Tags: Original Source Type: research