Nephrology
News
Dapagliflozin reduces hospitalizations in patients with CKD
A new analysis adds to a growing body of evidence supporting a range of positive benefits from dapagliflozin.
Conference Coverage
Dialysis not always best option in advanced kidney disease
“We’ve recognized for a long time that there are many patients for whom dialysis provides neither a survival advantage nor a quality of life...
Latest News
Promising new antibiotic emerges for treating UTIs
It would be the first new treatment in 20 years for UTIs, which affect more than half of women at least sometime in their lives.
Conference Coverage
Study sheds new light on RAS inhibitors’ role for advanced CKD
“The results of this trial will inform future clinical practice worldwide and guideline recommendations.”
News
Islet transplants in type 1 diabetes durable up to 8 years
Long-term insulin independence and safety is seen with islet-cell transplant in patients with severe hypoglycemia at baseline.
News
‘Too good to be true’? Ultrasound safely treats kidney stones
The results of limited patient discomfort and stone motion in 66% of treated patients seem “almost too good to be true.”
Article
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Arising From the Small Intestine in a Heart Transplant Recipient on Hemodialysis and Chronic Immunosuppression: A Case Report
News
Rosuvastatin again linked with risks to kidneys
Practice should more often heed FDA-recommended rosuvastatin dosages for patients with severe chronic kidney disease and step up monitoring for...
Conference Coverage
Could a type 2 diabetes drug tackle kidney stones?
“If this association is proven, empagliflozin may be used to decrease the risk of kidney stones at least in those with type 2 diabetes, but maybe...
Opinion
Updates in aspirin use, aducanumab, and CKD diagnostic criteria in geriatric medicine
Internist gives context and background information regarding new Alzheimer’s therapy.