New drugs for acute kidney injury
Peter Pickkers, Patrick Murray, Marlies Ostermann
Abstract
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill patients and is associated with serious short and longterm complications, including chronic dialysis dependence, and increased mortality There is no approved pharmacological therapy to prevent, treat or enhance recovery from AKI. Current strategies focus predominantly on preventing further deterioration of renal function
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MedicinePain medicineAnesthesiologyAcute kidney injuryIntensive care medicineEmergency medicineMedical emergencyAnesthesiaInternal medicineAcute Kidney Injury ResearchPoisoning and overdose treatmentsMuscle and Compartmental Disorders