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NHS Evidence - kidney diseases and male urogenital disorders: May 2010

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Welcome to the May edition of the specialist collection newsletter highlighting new additions. This e-mail contains links to the corresponding database records in the specialist collection, from where you can link to the original resource or abstract. 

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Resources added in April 2010


Chronic Kidney Disease

    * Effect of sodium iron ethylenediaminetetra-acetate (NaFeEDTA) on haemoglobin and serum ferritin in iron-deficient populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=358348 
    * Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for anemia of chronic kidney disease: systematic review and economic evaluation. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=283962 
    * Telmisartan versus angiotension-converting enzyme inhibitors in the treatment of hypertension: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359474 
    * Valsartan vs. other angiotensin II receptor blockers in the treatment of hypertension: a meta-analytical approach. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359047 
    * Cost-effectiveness of the oral adsorbent AST-120 versus placebo for chronic kidney disease. A new abstract from the NHS Economic Evaluation Database. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=370203 
    * Early recognition and prevention of chronic kidney disease. Abstract from the National electronic Library for Medicines (06/04/10) http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2010---April/09/Early-recognition-and-prevention-of-chronic-kidney-disease/ 
    * Renal NSF update for April 2010. Link to PDF.  http://www.renal.org/Libraries/Tsars/RenalNSFUpdate27April2010.sflb.ashx 


Acute kidney injury

    * Gadolinium-based contrast agents and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359577 
    * Sodium bicarbonate for the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: a meta-analysis of 17 randomized trials. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=313475 
    * Sodium bicarbonate-based hydration prevents contrast-induced nephropathy: a meta-analysis. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359787 
    * The role of natriuretic peptide administration in cardiovascular surgery-associated renal dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=358909 

Diabetic nephropathy

    * Joint British Diabetes Societies Inpatient Care Group guidance on the management of diabetic ketoacidosis. Abstract from the National electronic Library for Medicines (07/04/10) http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2010---April/07/Joint-British-Diabetes-Societies-Inpatient-Care-Group-guidance-on-the-management-of-diabetic-ketoacidosis/ 
    * Effect of B-vitamin therapy on progression of diabetic nephropathy. Abstract from the National electronic Library for Medicines (28/04/10) http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2010---April/07/Joint-British-Diabetes-Societies-Inpatient-Care-Group-guidance-on-the-management-of-diabetic-ketoacidosis/ 

Glomerulonephritis

    * Efficacy and safety of glucocorticoids therapy for IgA nephropathy: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=360824 
    * Mycophenolate mofetil is as efficacious as, but safer than, cyclophosphamide in the treatment of proliferative lupus nephritis: a meta-analysis and meta-regression. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=360302 

Dialysis

    * Autogenous versus prosthetic vascular access for hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=358084 
    * Lower-extremity arteriovenous access for haemodialysis: a systematic review. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=360121 
    * Surveillance of arteriovenous hemodialysis access: a systematic review and meta-analysis. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=358086 

Transplantation

    * Does the evidence support the use of mycophenolate mofetil therapeutic drug monitoring in clinical practice? A systematic review. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359595 
    * Kidney transplantation: a systematic review of interventional and observational studies of physical activity on intermediate outcomes. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=360817 
    * Recipient outcomes for expanded criteria living kidney donors: the disconnect between current evidence and practice. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359968 
    * Developing robust reference costs for kidney transplantation in adults. A report from NHS Kidney Care. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=371971 

Kidney Cancer

    * Risk of hand-foot skin reaction with the multitargeted kinase inhibitor sunitinib in patients with renal cell and non-renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359318 
    * Sunitinib and bevacizumab for first-line treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a systematic review and indirect comparison of clinical effectiveness. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359845 
    * Interferon alfa bevacizumab in the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Abstract from the National electronic Library for Medicines (06/04/10) http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2010---April/07/Interferon-alfa--bevacizumab-in-the-treatment-of-metastatic-renal-cell-carcinoma/ 

 

 

Male Urogenital Disorders

    * 2010 Annual Evidence Update on Acupuncture - Male urogenital diseases. Published by the complementary and alternative medicine specialist collection. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=347340 

Male Bladder Disorders

    * A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials with antimuscarinic drugs for overactive bladder. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=357922 

Prostate Disorders

    * Acupuncture for treating hot flushes in men with prostate cancer: a systematic review. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359857 
    * Diet and dietary supplement intervention trials for the prevention of prostate cancer recurrence: a review of the randomized controlled trial evidence. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=358144 
    * The role of magnetic resonance imaging in targeting prostate cancer in patients with previous negative biopsies and elevated prostate-specific antigen levels. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=358680 

Penile Disorders

    * Intraurethral alprostadil vs. sildenafil for recovery of erectile function after radical prostatectomy. Abstract from the National electronic Library for Medicines (29/04/10) http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2010---April/29/Intraurethral-alprostadil-vs-sildenafil-for-recovery-of-erectile-function-after-radical-prostatectomy/ 

Urethral Disorders

    * Simple urethral dilatation, endoscopic urethrotomy, and urethroplasty for urethral stricture disease in adult men. New Cochrane systematic review. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=371984 

Testicular/Scrotal Disorders

    * No new resources this month. 

Urinary tract infection

    * Immunoactive prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections: a meta-analysis. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=358412 
    * Study evaluates interactions between antibacterials used for urinary tract infections and warfarin. Abstract from the National electronic Library for Medicines (06/04/10) http://www.nelm.nhs.uk/en/NeLM-Area/News/2010---April/13/Study-evaluates-interactions-between-antibacterials-used-for-urinary-tract-infections-and-warfarin/ 

Sexually Transmitted Infections

    * 5-FU for genital warts in non-immunocompromised individuals. New Cochrane systematic review. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=371980 
    * Emergence of drug resistance in HIV type 1-infected patients after receipt of first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review of clinical trials. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=357804 
    * Non-occupational postexposure prophylaxis for HIV: a systematic review. A new abstract from the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=359430 
    * Cost and effectiveness of Chlamydia screening among male military recruits: Markov modeling of complications averted through notification of prior female partners. A new abstract from the NHS Economic Evaluation Database. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=365855 
    * Modeling the impact of HIV chemoprophylaxis strategies among men who have sex with men in the United States: HIV infections prevented and cost-effectiveness. A new abstract from the NHS Economic Evaluation Database. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=367749 
    * Universal voluntary HIV testing with immediate antiretroviral therapy as a strategy for elimination of HIV transmission: a mathematical model. A new abstract from the NHS Economic Evaluation Database. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=365154 

Fertility

    * Preconception lifestyle advice for people with subfertility. New Cochrane systematic review. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=372001 
    * Synchronised approach for intrauterine insemination in subfertile couples. New Cochrane systematic review. http://www.library.nhs.uk/KIDNEY/ViewResource.aspx?resID=371985 


Eli Bastin
Information Specialist
NHS Evidence - kidney diseases and male urogenital disorders
http://www.library.nhs.uk/kidney/
 
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