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Diabetes & Endocrinology
Cohort
Higher sdLDL-C Linked to Lower Kidney Stone Risk in Two Cohorts
High Cholesterol Might Actually Lower Kidney Stone Risk
This cross-sectional study of 757 Chinese adults and 9,721 NHANES participants found that higher serum small dense LDL cholesterol (sdLDL-C)…
A specific type of cholesterol may actually help prevent kidney stones in adults across different populations.
Frontiers
Apr 29, 2026
Radiology & Imaging
Cohort
VitoCheck EIT platform predicts standard diagnostics for cardiopulmonary and metabolic diseases
A new device predicts heart and lung health without needing a specialist
This cohort study in community settings evaluated a compact EIT platform for predicting standard diagnostic metrics.
A compact device accurately predicts standard heart and lung tests, helping bring better care to remote and community settings.
medRxiv
Apr 29, 2026
Nephrology
Cohort
White blood cell indicators predict acute kidney injury in critically ill advanced colorectal cancer patients
Researchers find white blood cell indicators predict kidney injury in advanced colorectal cancer
This observational cohort study developed a model using white blood cell-related indicators to predict acute kidney injury in 981 critically…
A new model using white blood cell data can predict acute kidney injury risk in critically ill patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
Frontiers
Apr 28, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Cohort
Higher TyG index linked to increased renal function progression risk in patients with CKD stages 3–4
High TyG Index Signals Faster Kidney Decline In Advanced Disease
This multicenter retrospective cohort study evaluated 53,607 patients with CKD stages 3–4.
A simple blood test number reveals who is at highest risk for rapid kidney failure among thousands of patients.
Frontiers
Apr 28, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Individual-participant data meta-analysis shows blood-pressure lowering reduces cardiovascular risk in CKD and non-CKD populations
Blood pressure drugs protect kidneys and hearts across all stages
This individual-participant data meta-analysis pooled results from 46 randomised trials involving 285,124 participants to evaluate…
Lowering blood pressure protects the heart and kidneys across all stages of kidney disease, but the benefit is weaker in patients who also h…
Apr 27, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Cohort
Machine learning model improves early detection of occult diabetic kidney disease in hospitalized patients
New Tool Spots Hidden Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Earlier
This retrospective multicenter cohort study evaluated a machine learning model using routine clinical and laboratory data to detect occult d…
A new calculator spots hidden kidney damage in type 2 diabetes using routine blood tests, helping doctors act sooner.
Frontiers
Apr 27, 2026
Nephrology
Observational study links cutaneous microvascular function to chronic kidney disease severity
Skin blood flow changes may link to kidney disease
This observational study of 150 participants with chronic kidney disease (eGFR <90 mL/min/1.73 m2) investigated the relationship between cut…
New observations suggest that changes in skin blood flow patterns may be linked to how well your kidneys are functioning.
medRxiv
Apr 27, 2026
Neurology
RCT
Oral beraprost extends median survival in dogs with IRIS stage 2 chronic kidney disease compared to historical controls
Beraprost Adds Years to Dogs’ Lives with Early Kidney Disease
This prospective clinical study evaluated oral beraprost in dogs with naturally occurring IRIS stage 2 chronic kidney disease.
Dogs with early kidney disease who took a certain medication lived more than five times longer than those who didn’t — and vets are taking n…
Frontiers
Apr 25, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Narrative review supports SGLT-2i use in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome
New Treatment Shifts How We Fight Heart, Kidney, and Diabetes Damage
This narrative review summarizes evidence on SGLT-2 inhibitors for patients with stages 2–4 cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome.
Maria, 58, has type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Frontiers
Apr 24, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of dapagliflozin for renal outcomes in type 2 diabetes and CKD
SGLT2 inhibitors lower kidney failure risk in type 2 diabetes patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 studies synthesized evidence on dapagliflozin for renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diab…
A review of ten studies shows these drugs reduce kidney failure risk in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease.
Frontiers
Apr 24, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows dapagliflozin increases hemoglobin in chronic kidney disease patients
Common Diabetes Drug May Help Anemia in Kidney Disease
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated dapagliflozin in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with anemia.
This study suggests a common diabetes drug could treat anemia in kidney patients without the risks of current options.
Apr 24, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Meta-analysis
Systematic review synthesizes Rhaponticum species chemistry, traditional uses, and research gaps across multiple conditions
Ancient Herbs May Help Modern Health
This systematic review synthesizes data on Rhaponticum species, covering 24 documented species worldwide and their applications for conditio…
Imagine walking through a garden filled with wildflowers.
Frontiers
Apr 24, 2026