Apixaban Tied to Lower Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Findings were consistent for patients aged 80 years or older and patients with chronic kidney disease, who are often underrepresented in clinical trials.
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Vitamin D3 Does Not Improve Cardiovascular, Cancer Outcomes
The VITAL randomized clinical trial tested vitamin D and marine omega-3 fatty acid supplements in the primary prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Kidney Function Declines More Slowly With SGLT2 Inhibitor
Treatment with an SGLT2 inhibitor may help patients with CKD or type 2 diabetes better preserve their kidney function.
Iron Deficiency Without Anemia Common in Peritoneal Dialysis Population
Iron deficiency associates with adverse outcomes in patients on peritoneal dialysis, regardless of anemia status.
Finerenone May Protect Against Pneumonia and COVID-19
Finerenone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, may exert anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects, according to investigators.
Panel Proposes Guidelines for Kidney Stone Treatment Follow-Up
Standardizing follow-up after kidney stone treatment may reduce ionizing radiation exposure, identify recurrences earlier, and avoid complications such as urosepsis and chronic kidney disease, according to a European Association of Urology guideline panel.
COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Risk of Severe Outcomes in CKD
Vaccination decreased the risk for COVID-related hospitalization and death, according to a retrospective study.
Study Finds Low Nephrology Referral Rate for High-Risk CKD
Even patients at the highest risk for kidney failure had inadequate nephrology referral, a study found.
Removal of Small, Asymptomatic Kidney Stones Cuts Relapse Risk
Current guidelines do not adequately address removal of small, asymptomatic kidney stones, leaving the decision to surgeons.
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Rate Lower at For-Profit Dialysis Facilities
Dialysis facility profit status was associated with longer time to waitlisting and kidney transplantation, investigators reported.
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