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Experts Outline Strategies for Boosting Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease

Race-neutral calculations for kidney function, leveling the playing field on waiting lists

May 15, 2023
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GLP-1 RAs Safe Months After Kidney Transplant

Helped diabetics cut down on daily insulin dose, body weight

May 08, 2023
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Vascular Complications Big Contributor to Diabetes Deaths

Diabetic nephropathy was most common of the fatal complications, study showed

May 05, 2023
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Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKD

Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial

Apr 26, 2023
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NKF Roundup: Latest Data on Tolvaptan, Terlipressin, and Lumasiran

More research from the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting

Apr 17, 2023
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Another Measure of Terlipressin Success in Hepatorenal Syndrome

Goal of 30% reduction in serum creatinine in the absence of full response or HRS reversal

Apr 13, 2023
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Long COVID Patients on Dialysis See Elevated Oxidative Stress Markers

Temporary vascular access, uncontrolled hypertension may be risk factors in this population

Apr 13, 2023
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Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connection

Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers

Apr 07, 2023
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Reassuring Findings on Bivalent COVID Booster in Hemodialysis Patients

Patients mounted higher anti-spike IgG concentrations, especially those without prior infection

Feb 15, 2023
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Kidney Transplant Less Likely in Adults With Developmental Disabilities

"Urgent need" for anti-discrimination initiatives to promote equitable care, researchers argue

Feb 15, 2023
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Higher Rates of Staph Infection for Hispanics on Dialysis, CDC Says

Greatest infection risk comes with central venous catheter access, researchers find

Feb 06, 2023
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Chilling Donors Not as Good as Machine Perfusion for Kidney Transplant

Noninvasive cooling before organ removal didn't measure up for early organ function

Feb 02, 2023
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First Oral Treatment for CKD Anemia OK'd for Patients on Dialysis

Daprodustat is the first agent in new class of HIF-PHIs to gain FDA approval

Feb 02, 2023
FDA APPROVED daprodustat (Jesduvroq tablets) over a computer rendering of chronic kidney disease.
Combo Treatment Could Delay Kidney Failure for Years in Nondiabetic CKD

Big benefits projected with SGLT2/RAAS inhibitor combination therapy

Nov 23, 2022
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