Meeting Coverage

ASN

American Society of Nephrology

Saline Goes Head-to-Head With Balanced Crystalloid IV Fluids for Kidney Transplant

Researcher argued saline should be reconsidered as the standard IV fluid used

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Mixed Results With Alerts for AKI-Related Medications in Hospital

EHR pings improved outcomes in those on PPIs, but lacked general clinical impact

November 6, 2022
Not So Cool After All: No CV Benefit With Lower-Temp Dialysate in Hemodialysis

Some patients in MyTEMP trial even complained cooler dialysate was "worst possible feeling"

November 6, 2022
Empagliflozin Protects At-Risk Patients From CKD Progression

Also cut risk for cardiovascular-related death and worsening kidney function

November 4, 2022
Stop RAS Inhibitors in Advanced CKD? STOP ACEi Trial Sheds Some Light

Findings do not support discontinuation to improve kidney function, researchers say

November 3, 2022
Avacopan Helps Vasculitis Patients With Renal Impairment Wean Off Steroids

Patients saw better eGFR recovery compared with prednisone

November 8, 2021
Longer Steroid Course No Better for Young Kids With Nephrotic Syndrome

Study compared 6-month course to standard 3-month therapy

November 8, 2021
Steroids Cut Risk for Serious Renal Events in IgA Nephropathy

Researcher says TESTING study findings support new KDIGO guidelines

November 8, 2021
Injectable PH1 Therapy Also Effective in Advanced CKD

Trial looked at patients with stages 3B through 5 chronic kidney disease

November 7, 2021
More Good News for Empagliflozin in Patients With Heart Failure

Slower renal function decline with SGLT-2 inhibitor in EMPEROR-Preserved trial

November 6, 2021
Investigational Oral CKD-Anemia Agent Effective, Safe

HIF-PHI daprodustat increased hemoglobin without hurting heart

November 5, 2021
Diuretic Bolstered Blood Pressure Control in Advanced CKD

But some safety signals did arise in 12-week trial

November 5, 2021
Finerenone Cuts Kidney, Heart Risks in CKD and T2D

Patients saw less hyperkalemia than with spironolactone but still some

October 23, 2020
Muscle Relaxant Tied to Severe Confusion in CKD Patients

Higher dose of baclofen associated with encephalopathy in older patients

November 10, 2019
SGLT-2 for Stage 3 CKD; Opioids for CKD; Kidney Transplant Discard & Disabilities

Roundup of more top abstracts from Kidney Week 2018

October 30, 2018