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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
A close up photo of calciphylaxis.
NKF Roundup: Latest Data on Tolvaptan, Terlipressin, and Lumasiran

More research from the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting

Apr 17, 2023
NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
Nonimmunosuppressive Therapy Bests ARB for Cutting Proteinuira in IgA Nephropathy

Interim PROTECT data show nephroprotective potential of sparsentan

Apr 15, 2023
NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
Common Diuretic Pauses Atherosclerosis in CKD, T2D

If finerenone isn't available, try spironolactone, said researcher

Apr 15, 2023
NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
Low-Potassium Diet Not Enough to Stave off Recurrent Hyperkalemia

Consider adding a potassium binder to the mix, researcher suggests

Apr 14, 2023
NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Gout

Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial

Apr 14, 2023
NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
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
NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
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
NKF over a photo of the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas.
Standard-Dose DOAC Better for Kidney-Impaired Patients

Meta-analysis of patient-level trial data argues against common underdosing strategy

Apr 13, 2023
A computer rendering of a blood clot.
Surgery No Help for the Kidneys in Older Folks With Primary Hyperparathyroidism

But those under 60 saw a significant benefit with parathyroidectomy

Apr 10, 2023
A photo of a scar from thyroid surgery on a woman’s neck.
Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connection

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

Apr 07, 2023
 A computer rendererd diseased kidney cutaway over a brain with a stroke highlighted.
Alcohol-Related Screening in Primary Care; Ablation for Hypertension

Also in TTHealthWatch: physical activity and mortality

Mar 04, 2023
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis: Parsing the Kidney Complications

Patterns seen in new study may aid prognosis, research

Mar 03, 2023
A vial of blood laying on a test form with the box next to BUN (blood urea nitrogen) checked.
Cough Syrup Likely Culprit in Dozens of Child Deaths in Gambia, Says CDC

Imported diethylene glycol-containing products resulted in an outbreak of acute kidney injury

Mar 02, 2023
A photo of four syrup-based medications found to be contaminated
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