Uric Acid Thresholds That Predict Risk of Kidney Failure, Death Identified
The relationship between current serum uric acid levels and death followed a U-shape.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Early Nutrition Care in CKD Preserves Kidney Function
A dietary pattern that meets patients’ protein and other nutrient needs provides long-term success for kidney health.
Kidney Biopsy Findings Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Events in CKD
Histologic lesions in the kidney may reflect systemic processes that lead to cardiovascular events, according to investigators.
Calciphylaxis Prevention and Treatment Strategies
Calciphylaxis treatment should include a multimodal approach with a focus on supportive care, infection prevention, pain management, and wound healing.
Jesduvroq Approved for Anemia of CKD in Patients on Dialysis
Daprodustat is an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor.
Revised Policy Set to Improve Kidney Transplant Waitlist Time for Black Candidates
The OPTN policy revision may increase some Black kidney candidates’ total waiting time, which is a major factor in their transplant priority for organ offers.
Hepatitis C Guideline Updated for Chronic Kidney Disease Population
The update reflects advances in hepatitis C management, such as antiviral therapy, increased use of hepatitis C kidney grafts, and treatment of glomerular diseases associated with the virus.
Resistant Hypertension Effectively Treated With Novel Drug
Blocking the endothelin pathway could represent a new mode of action to lower blood pressure in resistant hypertension, according to investigators.
It Is Time for Nephrology Practices to Bolster Their Nutrition Care
Practices need to look at all opportunities for preserving kidney function, according to the director of the Kidney Nutrition Institute.
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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