Nephrology
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Risk calculator for early-stage CKD may soon enter U.S. market
Klinrisk, which estimates an adult’s risk for CKD progression from 20 lab values, may spur more targeted, intensified treatment.
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Aprocitentan reduces resistant hypertension in CKD
Aprocitentan, a novel dual endothelin antagonist, showed antihypertensive efficacy and manageable safety in people with chronic kidney disease.
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EMR prompt boosts albuminuria measurement in T2D
An EMR prompt in primary care to measure albuminuria and eGFR in adults with type 2 diabetes boosted screening by about 50%.
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New calculator tool estimates fracture risk on dialysis
Calculator uses readily available clinical factors and will soon be freely accessible.
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CKD linked to cardiac arrest in Hispanic, Latinx patients
“Our study, the first to include feasible numbers of Hispanic or Latino individuals, highlights the importance of renal dysfunction as a risk...
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Redefining CVD risk: Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome
“Clearly defining the patient with CKM syndrome, and providing new approaches for CKM syndrome staging and risk prediction, will help health care...
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SGLT2 inhibitors: No benefit or harm in hospitalized COVID-19
“I think the most important take-home message here is that the use of these medications appears to be safe even in really acutely ill hospitalized...
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FDA to step up oversight of cosmetics, assess ‘forever chemicals’
The cosmetic products include makeup products, nail polishes, shaving creams, other grooming products, perfumes, face and body cleansers, hair...
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Medicare announces 10 drugs targeted for price cuts in 2026
People on Medicare may in 2026 see prices drop for 10 medicines, including pricey diabetes, cancer, blood clot, and arthritis treatments.
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Kidney stones on the rise: Where are the specialists?
While increasing the number of nephrologists who specialize in kidney stones is necessary, nonspecialists need to play a larger role in...
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Simple blood test may predict heart and kidney risk in T2D
“Three out of the four biomarkers are already clinically and commercially available,” while the fourth, for insulin-like growth factor binding...