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Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Periodontal conditions and plaque index correlate with lower oral health-related quality of life in ESRD patients
Periodontitis Linked to Lower Oral Quality of Life in Kidney Patients
This meta-analysis of 7 studies identifies that patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) report higher OHIP-14 scores compared to health…
Patients with end-stage renal disease and severe gum disease may experience a lower quality of life regarding their oral health.
Sep 2, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Salivary urea, creatinine, calcium, and pH are significantly higher in patients with chronic kidney disease
Saliva tests show promise for kidney disease screening
This meta-analysis of 35 studies analyzed salivary biomarkers in patients with chronic kidney disease and healthy individuals. The analysis …
People with chronic kidney disease have higher levels of urea, creatinine, and calcium in their saliva, a new analysis finds. Could a simple…
Sep 2, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Elevated glucose, chloride, and anion gap levels are associated with increased risk of acute kidney injury
Specific Biomarkers Linked to Higher Risk of Kidney Injury
This meta-analysis of 785,497 adult inpatients identifies specific biomarker associations with acute kidney injury risk. The analysis found …
New data from nearly 800,000 patients shows how specific blood levels like glucose and chloride link to kidney injury risks in hospital care…
medRxiv
Sep 2, 2026
Cardiology
Meta-analysis
MDS patients have 6.2 times higher cardiovascular disease prevalence than the general population
People with myelodysplastic syndrome face higher risk of heart disease
This meta-analysis of 71,400 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) found a significantly higher prevalence of comorbidities compared …
Patients with myelodysplastic syndrome face much higher rates of heart failure and other chronic illnesses compared to the general populatio…
Aug 30, 2026
Nephrology
Sys. Review
Dysregulated tryptophan metabolism drives neurocognitive complications in approximately 40% of patients with chronic kidney disease
Tryptophan metabolism may link kidney disease to brain fog
This narrative review explores how dysregulated tryptophan metabolism, including kynurenine and indole pathways, contributes to cognitive im…
About 40% of people with chronic kidney disease experience cognitive issues, potentially linked to how the body processes a nutrient called …
Frontiers
Aug 29, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Oral microbiome dysbiosis is observed in children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease
Oral health changes linked to chronic kidney disease in children
This systematic review of 7 studies examines oral microbiome alterations in pediatric patients with CKD, dialysis, or kidney transplantation…
New research explores how the bacteria in a child's mouth change when they have chronic kidney disease.
Frontiers
Aug 28, 2026
Nephrology
Meta-analysis
Protein-energy wasting prevalence reaches 47.0% among patients with chronic kidney disease in Africa
Nearly half of African kidney disease patients suffer from malnutrition
This meta-analysis of 25 studies involving 2822 participants identifies a 47.0% pooled prevalence of protein-energy wasting (PEW) in African…
Nearly half of patients with chronic kidney disease in Africa suffer from protein-energy wasting, a serious form of malnutrition.
Aug 28, 2026
Neurology
Meta-analysis
Intranasal desmopressin reduces bleeding risk in CKD patients during non-surgical procedures
Desmopressin may reduce bleeding for some kidney disease patients
This meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 7,944 participants evaluated peri-procedural desmopressin for bleeding in CKD patients. While the…
New data suggests that while desmopressin does not help all kidney patients, it may lower bleeding risks when given through the nose.
Frontiers
Aug 27, 2026
Rheumatology
Sys. Review
Star fruit-infused liquor consumption can cause secondary oxalate nephropathy and acute kidney injury
Star fruit liquor consumption linked to sudden kidney damage
This case report describes a single patient who developed secondary oxalate nephropathy after consuming star fruit-infused liquor. The patie…
A single case shows how drinking large amounts of star fruit-infused liquor can cause rapid kidney injury and long-term disease.
Frontiers
Aug 25, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
cGAS-STING pathway activation drives inflammation, fibrosis, and podocyte injury in various kidney diseases
New research identifies a key pathway in kidney disease progression
This systematic review synthesizes preclinical data on the cGAS-STING signaling pathway's role in acute kidney injury, chronic kidney diseas…
A specific signaling pathway called cGAS-STING acts as a central hub, linking inflammation and metabolism to several types of serious kidney…
Frontiers
Aug 24, 2026
Nephrology
Sys. Review
Natural products like polysaccharides and TCM formulas may modulate gut microbiota to protect renal function
Natural Products May Help Manage Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms
This systematic review examines the role of natural polysaccharides, traditional Chinese medicine formulas, and plant polyphenols in modulat…
Natural compounds like plant polyphenols may help protect the kidneys by improving gut health and reducing inflammation in patients with kid…
Frontiers
Aug 24, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Sys. Review
Targeting cannabinoid receptors may modulate CKD and AKI progression in animal models
Targeting cannabinoid receptors may help manage kidney disease progression
This mechanistic review synthesizes evidence from animal models suggesting that targeting cannabinoid receptors (CB1, CB2, GPR55, GPR18, GPR…
New research explores how targeting specific cannabinoid receptors could slow the progression of chronic kidney disease and acute kidney inj…
Frontiers
Aug 24, 2026