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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
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
Urology
CVAC Aspiration System achieves 96% stone clearance in small renal stone evacuation study
New kidney stone removal system shows high clearance rate in small study
A prospective single-arm study of 30 subjects with renal stones evaluated the second-generation CVAC Aspiration System for ureteroscopic eva…
A new kidney stone removal device cleared 96% of stone volume in a small study, though only 46% of patients had zero fragments left.
Apr 2, 2026
Hematology
Case report: obinutuzumab and venetoclax associated with nephrotic syndrome resolution in two CLL patients
Two CLL patients saw kidney condition improve after targeted cancer treatment
A case report describes two patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and concomitant nephrotic syndrome.
Two CLL patients saw kidney problems improve after targeted cancer treatment, resolving symptoms and reducing urine protein within weeks.
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Nephrology
Obinutuzumab induced remission in FSGS patient after rituximab failure in case report
Obinutuzumab helped one patient with kidney disease after rituximab did not work
A case report describes a 33-year-old woman with primary FSGS and nephrotic syndrome who achieved complete remission after obinutuzumab foll…
When rituximab failed to stop protein leakage in a kidney disease patient, a single dose of obinutuzumab restored remission without side eff…
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce CRP in haemodialysis patients, but evidence is limited
Omega-3 supplements may reduce inflammation in kidney dialysis patients
A meta-analysis of 678 haemodialysis patients found omega-3 supplementation reduced C-reactive protein more than comparators in specific sub…
Omega-3 supplements linked to lower inflammation markers in kidney dialysis patients, especially at daily doses under 2000 mg and in natural…
Apr 1, 2026
Cardiology
Cohort
High albumin-corrected anion gap linked to increased MACE risk in CKD patients after PCI
Study links higher blood gap measure to more heart problems in kidney disease patients
A retrospective cohort study of 973 chronic kidney disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention found that a high albumin-…
Higher levels of a specific blood marker found in kidney disease patients are linked to more heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death…
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Nephrology
Case report: Deep tissue massage linked to renal artery occlusion and kidney infarction in healthy man
A healthy man developed kidney injury after a deep tissue massage for back pain
A case report describes a 50-year-old healthy man who developed acute kidney injury with renal artery occlusion following deep tissue massag…
A healthy man suffered kidney injury after a deep tissue massage from an unlicensed therapist, showing that even safe treatments can cause s…
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Nephrology
Cohort
Standardized sonographic parameters POV and PVD show association with chronic injury in kidney transplant dysfunction
Can an ultrasound scan spot hidden damage in a transplanted kidney?
A retrospective single-center cohort study of 350 kidney transplant biopsies found that standardized sonographic parameters POV and PVD were…
Two ultrasound measurements linked to kidney scarring could help doctors spot damage in transplants without invasive biopsies.
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026
Cardiology
Sys. Review
Narrative review suggests exercise rehabilitation may retard Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome progression
Review suggests exercise rehabilitation may slow progression of heart-kidney-metabolic syndrome
A narrative review of existing literature suggests exercise rehabilitation may retard Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome progression t…
Exercise rehabilitation may slow the progression of heart-kidney-metabolic syndrome by targeting multiple biological pathways to improve hea…
Frontiers
Apr 1, 2026