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Introduction: The association between nocturia and hypertension has been widely reported, yet remains poorly characterized, precluding a more refined understanding of blood pressure as it relates to the clinical urology setting. We synthesized current evidence on the relationship between nocturia and hypertension as a function of nocturia severity, age, sex, race, and diuretic use. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases for studies published up to May 2020. Random effects meta-analyses were performed to identify the pooled odds ratio (OR) for nocturia given the presence of hypertension. Meta-regression and subgroup analyses were performed to identify differences across demographic factors. We applied the Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies to evaluate the quality of evidence. Results: Of 1530 identified studies, 23 met the criteria for inclusion. The overall pooled OR for the association of hypertension with nocturia was 1.26 (95% CI 1.22-1.29, p Conclusions: There exists an increased odds of nocturia in hypertensive individuals. This association is stronger following a higher nocturia cutoff, in females, and in some racial subgroups, but unrelated to age and diuretic utilization.

OBJECTIVES: We examined factors associated with adherence to 2.3 g/d sodium intake in a population of inner-City patients from specialty clinics where sodium restriction is advised. METHODS: A random sample of 109 patients from an inner-city CKD (37), dialysis (23), medicine/diabetes (18) and transplant clinic (31) were studied. Dietary intake was assessed by 24-hour food recall, analyzed using ASA24 software and used to calculate Healthy Eating Index (HEI). Nutritional literacy was assessed via the Newest Vital Signs toolkit. Depression and anxiety were assessed using PHQ-9 and PSS scales. RESULTS: There were 41 (38%) men and 67 (62%) women with 89 black, 5 white, 3 Hispanic and 14 other. 71 (65%) pts were foreign born (time in the US 35.9 ± 15.3 yrs). 43/81 (53%) pts made 2.3 g/d (HiNa) (69.1 ± 11.4 vs 58.4 ± 15.9, P 2.3 g sodium/day. 2. Pts who ate low sodium were older, ate fewer calories overall, and scored lower for depression, anxiety, and food insecurity. 3. Pts who ate low sodium ate a higher percentage of calories from carbohydrates and less B vitamins, cured meat and grains but did not differ for fat, fat soluble vitamins, vit C, vegetables, eggs, dairy or added sugar. 3. The contribution of depression/anxiety, stress and food insecurity to higher sodium intake is unclear, but warrants further study. FUNDING SOURCES: none.

OBJECTIVES: We examined prevalence and impact of food insecurity and use of SNAP benefits in a cohort of inner-city patients with diabetes. METHODS: 57 patients with diabetes from the CKD, Transplant, Dialysis, Diabetes, and Internal Medicine Clinics at an inner-city hospital were interviewed by face-to-face technique. Food security was assessed using the U.S. Adult Food Security Survey Module and scored from 1–4 (1–2 is food insecure, 3 is at risk). 24-hour food recall was evaluated using ASA24 software. Stress was assessed using the PSS stress scale. RESULTS: Mean age was 67.3 ± 10.87 yrs, with 21 men (36%), 36 women (64%), 82% black or African American, 61% high school education or less and 81% had household income

OBJECTIVES: We examined the association between social determinants including food insecurity and social support in a minority, ethnic population with CKD. METHODS: A face-to-face survey was conducted in patients from an inner-city CKD (37), dialysis (23) and transplant clinic (31), including questionnaires to assess social support (MOS survey, scored 1–5, with 1 being poor support), perceived stress (PSS), and food security using the short form food security scale, with a score of 1–4 (very low to adequate). Patients were divided into adequate food security (score of 4) and inadequate food security (score of

OBJECTIVES: Adherence to the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is associated with slower progression of kidney disease and decreased cardiovascular risk. We evaluated the association between knowledge of the DASH diet, DASH scores and nutrient intake in an inner-City population. METHODS: A random sample of patients from CKD (37), medicine/diabetes (18) and transplant clinic (31) was studied using 24-hour food recall, with nutrient intake analyzed by ASA24 software used to calculate DASH score. Patients were asked to respond to the question “Do you know what the DASH diet is?” RESULTS: Mean age was 63.8 ± 14.1yrs; 50% (43) had diabetes; 85% (73) had hypertension. 45% (39) reported income