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Nephrology
Urinary myoglobin-to-creatinine ratio identified as potential biomarker for chronic benign proteinuria
Could a simple urine test help diagnose a rare kidney condition?
A proteomic discovery study identified urinary myoglobin as a disease-specific biomarker for chronic benign proteinuria (PROCHOB) caused by …
A urine test measuring myoglobin levels could help diagnose the rare kidney condition PROCHOB, potentially avoiding unnecessary biopsies and…
medRxiv
Apr 3, 2026
Primary Care & Family Medicine
Serial serum creatinine monitoring may detect early GFR decline above 60 mL/min before CKD stage 3
Could tracking your own creatinine history spot kidney trouble earlier?
A descriptive article presents a method using serial serum creatinine referenced to an individual's historical maximum to monitor GFR above …
Tracking your own creatinine levels over time may spot early kidney trouble before standard tests catch it, offering a practical way to moni…
medRxiv
Apr 3, 2026
Nephrology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Vafseo (vadadustat) for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults on Dialysis
FDA approves a new oral pill for anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis
The FDA has approved Vafseo (vadadustat) for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease in adults who have been receiving dialysi…
FDA approves a new oral pill for anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, offering a non-transfusion option for those treat…
FDA
Apr 3, 2026
Urology
Cohort
Extraplanar ultrasound guidance for multi-tract PCNL linked to shorter operative time and hospital stay
Could a different ultrasound angle make kidney stone surgery easier?
A retrospective cohort study of 91 patients with complex renal stones compared extraplanar to conventional ultrasound guidance for multi-tra…
A different ultrasound angle for kidney stone surgery linked to shorter operations, quicker hospital stays, and better kidney function after…
Frontiers
Apr 3, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Shift work associated with 43% higher odds of chronic kidney disease in meta-analysis
Shift work linked to higher odds of chronic kidney disease in adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 observational studies in adults found shift workers had 43% higher odds of chronic kidney diseas…
Adults who work night or rotating shifts have about 43% higher odds of developing chronic kidney disease compared to those working regular d…
Apr 2, 2026
Cardiology
Cohort
Observational study finds 49% AKI incidence in fulminant myocarditis patients, identifies risk factors
Nearly half of patients with severe heart inflammation develop kidney injury
A single-center observational cohort of 408 fulminant myocarditis patients found 201 (49.2%) developed AKI.
Nearly half of patients with severe heart inflammation develop kidney injury, a risk linked to male gender and weaker heart pumping ability.
Frontiers
Apr 2, 2026
Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Linezolid vs clindamycin shows no ICU or hospital stay difference in severe SSTIs
For severe skin infections, does one antibiotic keep you out of the hospital longer?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of patients with severe or necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections found no significant difference…
For severe skin infections, using linezolid instead of clindamycin does not help patients leave the hospital faster, though it may lower kid…
Apr 2, 2026
Nephrology
Genetic testing identified positive findings in 24% of CKD patients and changed management in most cases
Genetic testing found helpful for diagnosis and management in some chronic kidney disease patients
A single-arm, prospective multicenter study of 1388 CKD patients found that 385-gene panel testing yielded positive genetic findings in 24% …
Genetic testing helped doctors diagnose and manage chronic kidney disease for 86% of patients with positive results and 42% with negative re…
Apr 2, 2026
Emergency Medicine
Meta-analysis
Balanced salt solution in pediatric septic shock linked to lower AKI and RRT rates versus normal saline
Balanced fluids may reduce kidney injury in children with septic shock, study finds
A meta-analysis of 5 RCTs involving 992 children with septic shock found balanced salt solution (BSS) was not associated with reduced mortal…
Using balanced salt solutions instead of normal saline helps children with septic shock avoid kidney injury and dialysis, a new analysis of …
Apr 2, 2026
Nephrology
Survey reports on percentage of US adults with kidney disease; specific findings not provided
How many American adults are living with kidney disease?
A survey report describes the percentage of US adults aged ≥18 years with kidney disease.
A recent survey report aimed to answer how widespread kidney disease is among American adults, but it did not publish the key finding.
CDC
Apr 2, 2026
Nephrology
Cohort
Endothelial dysfunction prevalent in PCI patients; 33.7% developed contrast-associated AKI
Study finds kidney injury link to blood vessel health after heart procedures
A prospective observational cohort of 187 PCI patients found 60 cases (33.7%) of contrast-associated AKI.
Poor blood vessel health is linked to kidney injury after heart procedures, a connection found in patients receiving contrast dye for corona…
Frontiers
Apr 2, 2026
Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds 2% mean prevalence of class 1 revascularization indications in prekidney transplant CAD screening
Pre-kidney transplant heart screening rarely finds severe blockages needing immediate surgery
A meta-analysis of 44 prekidney transplant screening studies found a mean 2% prevalence of American Heart Association class 1 indications fo…
Most people screened before kidney transplants do not have severe heart blockages requiring immediate surgery, according to a review of 44 s…
Apr 2, 2026