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Rheumatology
Meta-analysis
High abdominal aortic calcification index predicts poorer cardiovascular event-free survival in patients with chronic kidney disease
High Abdominal Aortic Calcification Linked to Worse Outcomes in Kidney Disease
This meta-analysis of 1,914 patients found that high abdominal aortic calcification index (ACI) is associated with significantly worse cardi…
High levels of calcium buildup in the aorta are linked to a higher risk of heart issues and lower survival in patients with chronic kidney d…
Frontiers
Sep 11, 2026
Infectious Disease
Guideline
Pegylated erythropoietin provides improved Hb stability and reduced dosing frequency in CKD-related anemia
Expert Consensus Shows Pegylated Erythropoietin Benefits Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
This expert consensus evaluates the use of pegylated erythropoietin for CKD-related anemia in India. The consensus indicates that pegylated …
A new expert consensus suggests that pegylated erythropoietin can improve hemoglobin stability and reduce dosing frequency for patients with…
Frontiers
Sep 11, 2026
Cardiology
RCT
CABG reduces all-cause death and repeat revascularisation risk in patients with diabetes and CKD
CABG Shows Lower Risk for Patients with Diabetes and CKD
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10594 patients with multivessel coronary disease and multiple long-term conditions found CABG fa…
Surgery may offer better outcomes than other procedures for patients with heart disease who also have diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
medRxiv
Sep 9, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Meta-analysis
Elevated Visceral Adiposity Index is associated with increased risk of diabetic kidney disease
High visceral fat levels linked to higher risk of kidney disease
This meta-analysis of 58,312 participants found that an elevated Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) is associated with an increased risk of diab…
A large study of over 58,000 people links a specific measure of internal body fat to a higher risk of diabetic kidney disease.
Frontiers
Sep 9, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
AVF ligation reduces left ventricular mass index by 10.92 g/m in end-stage kidney disease
AVF Ligation Linked to Better Heart Health in Kidney Patients
This meta-analysis of 844 patients with end-stage kidney disease and high-flow arteriovenous fistulas found that AVF ligation was associated…
A review of clinical data suggests that closing certain blood vessels may improve heart structure for patients with end-stage kidney disease…
Sep 7, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with 33% higher odds of progression in chronic kidney disease
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Faster Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
This meta-analysis of observational studies indicates that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a 33% higher risk of progression in patie…
Low vitamin D levels are linked to a 33% higher risk of progression in patients with chronic kidney disease.
NEJM
Sep 6, 2026
Urology
RCT
Pre-stenting increases FANS-UAS placement success from 80.0% to 94.8% in RIRS for kidney stones
Pre-stenting improves success rates for kidney stone surgery
This randomized controlled trial of 221 patients undergoing retrograde intrarenal surgery found that pre-stenting significantly improved FAN…
A new study shows that placing a stent before kidney stone surgery can make it easier for doctors to access stones and place necessary tools…
Sep 6, 2026
Urology
Meta-analysis
Tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy reduces hospital stay and analgesic use compared to standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Tubeless Surgery May Reduce Pain and Recovery Time for Kidney Stones
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 2171 patients with large and complex renal calculi found that tubeless percutan…
A tubeless surgical technique for large kidney stones may lead to less pain and shorter hospital stays compared to standard methods.
Sep 5, 2026
Infectious Disease
Meta-analysis
Exercise training increases circulating s-Klotho levels in adults with CKD and sarcopenia
Exercise Training Increases Klotho Levels in People with Kidney Disease
This meta-analysis of 893 participants evaluated the impact of various exercise modalities on s-Klotho and FGF23 levels. The analysis found …
Regular exercise training, including resistance and high-intensity intervals, may increase Klotho levels in adults with kidney disease and d…
Frontiers
Sep 4, 2026
Pulmonology & Critical Care
Sys. Review
Targeted strategies like senolytics and PFKFB3 blockers show preclinical efficacy in chronic kidney disease
New research explores how cells drive chronic kidney disease
This narrative review explores the mechanisms of necroptotic tubular epithelial cell death and glycolytic reprogramming in chronic kidney di…
Scientists identified a self-amplifying cycle of cell death and aging that drives scarring in chronic kidney disease.
Frontiers
Sep 4, 2026
Cardiology
RCT
Dapagliflozin Reduces Acute Kidney Injury Incidence in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery
Trial shows dapagliflozin reduces kidney damage during cardiac surgery
Dapagliflozin significantly reduces the incidence of acute kidney injury in cardiac surgery patients, offering a protective renal strategy.
A new clinical trial suggests that a specific medication can significantly lower the risk of acute kidney injury for patients undergoing hea…
JAMA
Sep 3, 2026
Nephrology
RCT
Alert-based CDS increases UACR testing from 11.5% to 36.0% in patients with type 2 diabetes
Computer alerts help doctors find kidney issues in diabetes patients
This randomized clinical trial of 400 outpatients with type 2 diabetes found that an electronic alert-based computerized decision support sy…
A new computer alert system significantly increased the number of kidney tests ordered for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Sep 2, 2026