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Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Systematic review links gestational diabetes to higher maternal CKD risk in large cohort analysis
Gestational Diabetes May Raise Kidney Risk Years After Pregnancy
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between gestational diabetes mellitus and maternal kidney outcomes across…
A massive new analysis of over 21 million women shows that gestational diabetes may double the risk of chronic kidney disease later in life,…
May 2, 2026
Urology
RCT
RIRS with TFLLT shows similar stone-free rates to PNL for 20-30 mm kidney stones in adults
Small kidney stones get cleared with less pain and blood loss now
This randomized prospective study compared Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) with Thulium Fiber Laser Lithotripsy (TFLLT) to Percutaneous…
A new laser technique clears large kidney stones with less pain and blood loss while keeping success rates high for patients
May 1, 2026
Emergency Medicine
RCT
Hypophosphatemia during KRT linked to fewer ventilator-free days in critically ill patients
Low phosphate during dialysis linked to fewer ventilator-free days
This post hoc analysis of the STARRT-AKI trial found that hypophosphatemia during kidney replacement therapy was associated with fewer venti…
A new analysis finds that critically ill patients who develop low phosphate during kidney therapy spend fewer days off ventilators.
May 1, 2026
Pediatrics
RCT
Mycophenolate mofetil non-inferior to prednisone for first-episode nephrotic syndrome in children
Mycophenolate Mofetil Offers Alternative to Steroids for Nephrotic Syndrome
This phase 3 non-inferiority trial randomized 272 children aged 1-10 years with first-episode steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome to mycoph…
A new trial shows mycophenolate mofetil works as well as prednisone for children with nephrotic syndrome, with fewer steroid side effects.
May 1, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of health coaching interventions in chronic kidney disease patients
Health coaching helps patients with kidney disease lose weight and lower blood pressure
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated health coaching interventions in patients with chronic kidney disease.
A review of health coaching shows patients with kidney disease lost weight and lowered blood pressure, though benefits were small and not al…
May 1, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds GLP-1RA plus SGLT2i reduces UACR in type 2 diabetes with kidney disease
Combining two diabetes drugs protects kidneys better than using just one alone
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1974 adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease found that combination therapy with…
Combining two common diabetes drugs offers better kidney protection than taking just one alone for people with type 2 diabetes
May 1, 2026
Nephrology
RCT
Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide affect metabolites and ammonium excretion in CKD patients
Distal diuretics change kidney chemistry in people with chronic kidney disease
This randomized controlled trial in 26 individuals with chronic kidney disease found that distal diuretics decreased plasma glutamine and tr…
A small trial found that taking amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide lowered glutamine and changed how the body handles waste in people with ch…
May 1, 2026
Nephrology
Phase II
Kidney-directed SBRT shows modest renal function decline in inoperable patients
Small study shows kidney function drops after radiation for hard-to-treat tumors
This prospective phase 2 single-arm trial evaluated kidney-directed SBRT in 30 patients with primary or metastatic renal tumors who were med…
Radiation to treat kidney tumors may lower kidney function over two years, even when surgery is not an option.
May 1, 2026
Urology
RCT
Patient-specific 3D printed kidney models improved comprehension and satisfaction compared to conventional 2D CT scans in PCNL patients
3D kidney models improve patient understanding before surgery
This randomized clinical study enrolled 40 individuals aged 18 to 80 planned for PCNL surgery.
A small study found that 3D printed kidney models significantly improved patient comprehension and satisfaction compared to standard 2D scan…
May 1, 2026
Nephrology
RCT
Omega-3 fatty acids fail to reduce inflammation in hemodialysis patients
Short-term omega-3s did not lower inflammation in dialysis patients
This randomized controlled trial tested omega-3 fatty acids (3 g/day) for 2 months in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodi…
A trial found that taking omega-3 capsules for two months did not reduce inflammatory markers in patients with chronic kidney disease on hem…
May 1, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Sys. Review
Narrative review discusses Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides for diabetes and related complications
New research shows mushroom compounds may help control blood sugar and fix organ damage
This narrative review examines the theoretical potential of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLPs) for diabetes and associated conditions.
A common mushroom extract could help lower blood sugar and heal organ damage for millions of people with diabetes
Frontiers
May 1, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows associations between hypothyroidism and increased chronic kidney disease prevalence
Hypothyroidism Linked To Kidney Issues But Treatment Does Not Fix Them
This meta-analysis of 46 studies examines the relationship between hypothyroidism, including subclinical cases, and kidney outcomes.
Untreated low thyroid levels are strongly tied to worse kidney function in adults, but taking thyroid medicine does not seem to improve kidn…
Frontiers
May 1, 2026