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Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Multiple biomarkers show potential associations with kidney function decline in patients with type 2 diabetes
Specific Biomarkers May Signal Kidney Decline in Type 2 Diabetes
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 4,569 patients evaluated several biomarkers for detecting kidney function decline in type 2 diab…
New research identifies several biomarkers that may help detect early signs of kidney function decline in people with type 2 diabetes.
Frontiers
Oct 12, 2026
Pediatrics
Sys. Review
Hemodiafiltration in Neonates: Narrative Review Maps Applications but Reports No Clinical Outcomes
Hemodiafiltration in Babies: What We Still Do Not Know
This narrative review examines hemodiafiltration (HDF) in neonates and infants, focusing on clinical applications, potential benefits, safet…
A new review looks at hemodiafiltration for newborns and infants, but reports no actual results or safety data.
Frontiers
Oct 10, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
HIF-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors cause modest VEGF increases and reproducible peripheral edema in chronic kidney disease
New data shows how kidney disease drugs affect blood levels
This meta-analysis of 34 randomized controlled trials evaluated HIF-prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors in patients with chronic kidney disease. T…
A review of 34 trials shows that a specific type of kidney medication increases a protein called VEGF, but also carries a risk of swelling.
Oct 10, 2026
Cardiology
Sys. Review
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists exert cardioprotective effects by restoring coronary microvascular function
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists May Improve Heart Function in Heart Failure
This mini-review examines the mechanisms of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in patients with heart failure, hypertension, and chronic…
New research highlights how mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists may protect the heart by improving blood flow in small vessels for patien…
Frontiers
Oct 7, 2026
Emergency Medicine
RCT
Higher H3.1 nucleosome levels associate with 48% increased 28-day mortality in septic shock
H3.1 Nucleosome Levels Linked to Sepsis Mortality and Kidney Risk
This secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized controlled trial involved 971 patients with sepsis and septic shock. Higher plasma H3.1 …
Higher levels of H3.1 nucleosomes in patients with sepsis and septic shock are linked to a higher risk of death and need for kidney replacem…
Oct 6, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Iron chelation reduces serum ferritin and iron while increasing hemoglobin in chronic kidney disease
Iron Chelators May Reduce Iron Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease
This meta-analysis of 206 patients with chronic kidney disease found that iron chelation significantly reduces serum ferritin (WMD: -1.48 μg…
Iron chelation therapy may help lower iron stores and improve hemoglobin levels for adults living with chronic kidney disease.
Oct 6, 2026
Urology
Meta-analysis
Nonpapillary access provides comparable safety and efficacy to papillary access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Nonpapillary Access Shows Similar Safety for Kidney Stone Surgery
This meta-analysis of 1229 patients evaluated nonpapillary versus papillary access for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The study found no sign…
New data suggests nonpapillary access is as safe and effective as papillary access for patients undergoing kidney stone removal procedures.
Oct 5, 2026
Urology
Meta-analysis
Papillary and non-papillary access techniques yield comparable clinical outcomes in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Papillary Access Shows Similar Results to Standard Kidney Stone Surgery
This meta-analysis of 856 patients evaluated papillary versus non-papillary access for renal calculi. The analysis found no statistically si…
A review of 856 patients shows that using papillary access during kidney stone surgery results in similar outcomes to standard techniques.
Oct 5, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Sys. Review
Macrophage-to-myofibroblast transition drives fibrosis across kidney, heart, lung, liver, and retina
Macrophages May Turn Into Scar-Forming Cells In Organs
This systematic review synthesizes evidence that macrophages can directly differentiate into extracellular matrix-producing myofibroblasts v…
A review finds certain immune cells may transform into scar-forming cells in the kidney, heart, lung, liver, and retina.
Frontiers
Oct 5, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
SGLT2 inhibitors improve glycemic control and blood pressure in patients with diabetic chronic kidney disease
SGLT2 inhibitors improve blood sugar and weight in kidney disease
This meta-analysis evaluated the effects of SGLT2 inhibitors on glycemic control, weight, and blood pressure in patients with diabetic chron…
SGLT2 inhibitors help manage blood sugar, weight, and blood pressure for people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
NEJM
Oct 3, 2026
Nephrology
RCT
SGLT2 inhibitors attenuate urinary EGF decline and correlate with improved outcomes in chronic kidney disease
New Kidney Health Marker Helps Predict Success of SGLT2 Inhibitor Treatment
Researchers evaluated the relationship between urinary EGF levels and kidney outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease treated with S…
A new urine test helps doctors track kidney health and see how well certain medications protect the kidneys in patients with diabetes.
Oct 3, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Selective aldosterone synthase inhibitors reduce systolic blood pressure by 7.9 mmHg in patients with CKD
Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitors May Lower Blood Pressure in CKD Patients
This meta-analysis of 1148 patients with CKD and uncontrolled hypertension found that selective aldosterone synthase inhibitors (ASIs) reduc…
New research suggests that aldosterone synthase inhibitors could help manage high blood pressure and kidney damage in patients with chronic …
Oct 3, 2026