MASLD is associated with higher CKD prevalence and accelerated renal impairment progression
Liver disease and fatty liver are linked to kidney damage
This meta-analysis examines the relationship between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and chronic kidney dis…
People with fatty liver disease face a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease, especially as liver scarring worsens.
MARS treatment significantly improves creatinine and INR levels in hepatic encephalopathy patients
MARS Treatment May Improve Lab Markers in Liver Failure Patients
This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of a molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS) for patients with hepatic encephal…
A new review suggests the MARS system may improve specific blood markers for patients with liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy.
Telitacicept shows lower incidence of adverse drug reactions in patients with IgA nephropathy
Telitacicept Shows Favorable Safety Profile for IgA Nephropathy
This meta-analysis of observational studies evaluated telitacicept monotherapy and combination therapy for IgA nephropathy. While no statist…
New data suggests telitacicept is a well-tolerated option for IgA nephropathy patients, showing fewer side effects than some other treatment…
CKD-MBD medication titration is associated with serum calcium, phosphorus, and parathyroid hormone levels
Doctors Titrate Kidney Medications Based on Specific Lab Results
This observational study of 23,549 patients on hemodialysis found that titration patterns for vitamin D sterols and calcimimetics were assoc…
New data shows that doctors adjust kidney medications based on specific lab markers like calcium and phosphorus levels for thousands of dial…
Combined nutrition and exercise improves physical performance in patients on hemodialysis
Combined nutrition and exercise improve physical performance in dialysis patients
This meta-analysis of 7 trials involving 231 hemodialysis patients found that combined nutrition and exercise improved 6MWT distance, gait s…
Combining nutritional supplements with specific exercises can help people on hemodialysis improve their walking distance and speed.
Scoring paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty improves 6-month target lesion primary patency by 21.2 percentage points
Paclitaxel coated balloons improve blood flow for dialysis patients
This randomized controlled trial of 219 adults with malfunctioning arteriovenous fistulas or grafts found that scoring paclitaxel-coated bal…
A new balloon technique using a paclitaxel coating helps keep dialysis access sites open longer compared to standard treatments.
Chronic kidney disease is associated with increased plaque, calculus, and gingival inflammation
Chronic kidney disease linked to significant oral health problems
This meta-analysis of 24 studies indicates that patients with early- and advanced-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibit significantly h…
People with chronic kidney disease often face more plaque, gum inflammation, and changes in saliva compared to healthy individuals.
FDA Approves Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) for Kidney Transplant Rejection Prophylaxis
FDA approves new kidney transplant drug Myfortic to prevent organ rejection
The FDA approved Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) for prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult kidney transplant recipients and in pediatric pati…
The FDA approved Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) to prevent kidney transplant rejection in adults and children 5 and older. It is used with oth…
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation reduces monthly headache days in migraine patients
Trial Shows Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduces Migraine Frequency
This meta-analysis of 917 patients with migraine found that non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) significantly reduced monthly headac…
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation may reduce the number of monthly headache days and the need for acute medication for people living with…
Chronic kidney disease prevalence of 13.7% identified across 19 African countries
New data shows high rates of kidney disease across Africa
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 91,723 adults in Africa found a pooled CKD prevalence of 13.7% for stages 1 to 5. The study also…
A large-scale review reveals that over 13% of adults in many African countries live with chronic kidney disease.
Frailty associated with higher odds of cognitive impairment in patients with chronic kidney disease
Frailty increases risk of cognitive issues in kidney disease patients
This meta-analysis of 129,868 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) found that frailty is associated with a significantly higher risk o…
People with chronic kidney disease who experience frailty are much more likely to face memory and thinking problems than those who stay robu…
Natural products offer multi-target renoprotective effects for metabolic, inflammatory, and oxidative stress pathways
Natural compounds show promise for kidney disease
This systematic review examines the role of natural products including polysaccharides, flavonoids, and phenolic acids in managing diabetic …
Natural compounds from plants may help protect kidneys by targeting multiple disease pathways at once.
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- MASLD is associated with higher CKD prevalence and accelerated renal impairment progression
- MARS treatment significantly improves creatinine and INR levels in hepatic encephalopathy patients
- Telitacicept shows lower incidence of adverse drug reactions in patients with IgA nephropathy
- CKD-MBD medication titration is associated with serum calcium, phosphorus, and parathyroid hormone levels
- Scoring paclitaxel-coated balloon angioplasty improves 6-month target lesion primary patency by 21.2 percentage points
- Chronic kidney disease is associated with increased plaque, calculus, and gingival inflammation
- Combined nutrition and exercise improves physical performance in patients on hemodialysis
- FDA Approves Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) for Kidney Transplant Rejection Prophylaxis
- Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation reduces monthly headache days in migraine patients
- Natural products offer multi-target renoprotective effects for metabolic, inflammatory, and oxidative stress pathways
- Chronic kidney disease prevalence of 13.7% identified across 19 African countries
- Frailty associated with higher odds of cognitive impairment in patients with chronic kidney disease
- Concurrent primary aldosteronism and micro-pheochromocytoma can coexist in patients with paroxysmal hypertension
- Inflammation and immune dysregulation drive chronic kidney disease progression and associated tissue remodeling
- Finerenone Efficacy and Safety in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Glomerular Disease
- SARS-CoV-2 related microvascular thrombosis is associated with increased risk of acute kidney injury
- Vitamin D supplementation shows low certainty reductions in urinary markers for diabetic kidney disease
- FDA Approves Sodium Bicarbonate Injection for Metabolic Acidosis and Urinary Alkalinization
- Renal vascular variations do not compromise long-term outcomes in patients with complex anatomy
- KidneyTIME digital intervention improves knowledge and listing behaviors but not donor inquiries in kidney transplant candidates
- Inclisiran reduces LDL cholesterol by up to 54.7% in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Dapagliflozin reduces proteinuria and blood pressure but does not improve eGFR in CAD patients
- Respiratory viral coinfections reshape immune signaling and granuloma stability in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections
- Acupuncture combined with exercise rehabilitation improves cardiac function and walk distance in heart failure
- Higher Systolic Blood Pressure Time in Target (SBP TTR) associated with 10% lower risk of poor kidney outcomes
- Delayed graft function shows no significant association with BK polyomavirus DNAemia in kidney transplant recipients
- Risk prediction models show 0.83 discriminatory performance for identifying malnutrition in dialysis patients
- Residential greenness is associated with reduced low birth weight risk in maternal populations
- Spontaneous regression observed in a patient with cystic renal cell carcinoma
- Bendamustine and rituximab treatment for Waldenström macroglobulinemia with renal AL amyloidosis shows hematologic response
- Oral squamous papilloma with koilocytic changes may occur in cases of chronic denture-associated irritation
- Precision nutrition offers dynamic optimization for managing patients with chronic liver disease through individualized metabolic profiles
- FDA Approves Terlivaz (terlipressin) for Hepatorenal Syndrome with Rapid Kidney Function Decline
- Intraoperative anesthesia handovers are associated with increased risk of mortality and morbidity in surgical patients
- Adolescent physical activity is associated with improved mental and physical health in early adulthood
- Cystatin C shows good diagnostic performance with an AUC of 0.88 for early detection of SA-AKI
- Gut microbiota dysbiosis and microbial metabolites impair renal function in sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
- ILC dysregulation and gut microbiota dysbiosis may drive kidney disease via the microbiota-gut-kidney axis
- FDA Approves Feraheme (ferumoxytol) for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adults
- Kidney transplantation reduces left-ventricular mass index by 22 g/m² in end-stage kidney disease
- Chronic kidney disease linked to shorter leukocyte telomere length in meta-analysis
- Education and behavior interventions reduce burden for CKD caregivers in a systematic review
- Gut dysbiosis contributes to CKD complications via interconnected pathways, though mechanistic validation remains incomplete
- Pyrethroid insecticide exposure linked to acute kidney injury in a 55-year-old male
- Systematic review and meta-analysis finds roxadustat improves hemoglobin in peritoneal dialysis patients
- Robotic ISR shows better anal function and fewer complications than laparoscopic approach
- Mini review of Explainable AI for kidney stone segmentation in resource-constrained settings
- Narrative review explores gut-kidney axis in chronic kidney disease progression
- Digital decision support tools showed parallel improvements with no between-group differences in kidney outcomes among adults with chronic kidney disease in Chinese primary care centers
- Meta-analysis links suprarenal aortic repair techniques to higher risk of permanent renal dialysis in AAA patients
- HIF-PHIs alter lipid profiles in CKD patients but show no cardiovascular mortality difference
- Pentoxifylline Improves Kidney Function and Reduces Inflammation in CKD
- Systematic review confirms clip anastomosis improves one and two year primary patency rates for arteriovenous fistula creation compared to suture methods
- Arterioarterial grafts show high patency in hemodialysis patients
- Review of environmental exposures in agricultural communities with chronic kidney disease of unknown cause
- Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide affect metabolites and ammonium excretion in CKD patients
- Nephrometry Scores Show Limited Discrimination for Adverse Outcomes After RAPN in Larger Renal Tumors
- Pre-admission statin use linked to better 30-day outcomes after aneurysmal SAH
- Kidney-directed SBRT shows modest renal function decline in inoperable patients
- Omega-3 fatty acids fail to reduce inflammation in hemodialysis patients
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of health coaching interventions in chronic kidney disease patients
- Meta-analysis shows systemic heparinization reduces early patency loss in adult AVF or graft placement
- Meta-analysis shows active surveillance and ablative therapy for small renal masses have comparable cancer-specific survival
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Links α-Klotho to Frailty and Bone Health in Aging
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of MRAs in dialysis patients shows reduced nonfatal CVD events but elevated hyperkalemia and gynecomastia risks
- Pre-treatment body composition and acute kidney disease risk in head and neck cancer patients treated with cisplatin
- Mini Review Covers Complement Pathways in Kidney Diseases and Injuries
- Narrative review discusses renal risks in inflammatory bowel disease patients
- Guideline narrative review discusses diabetes risks from immunosuppressive therapy in kidney transplant recipients
- White blood cell indicators predict acute kidney injury in critically ill advanced colorectal cancer patients
- Comprehensive salivary gland–sparing helical tomotherapy reduces radiation-induced xerostomia in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients
- Observational study links cutaneous microvascular function to chronic kidney disease severity
- Individual-participant data meta-analysis shows blood-pressure lowering reduces cardiovascular risk in CKD and non-CKD populations
- Circulating SVEP1 Protein Associated With Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Hemodialysis Patients
- Cross-sectional study links declining nephron number to CKD stage in diabetic nephropathy
- High-altitude ICU study finds 21% AKI incidence in neurocritical patients
- Systematic review and meta-analysis shows dapagliflozin increases hemoglobin in chronic kidney disease patients
- Observational review of layered data models improves DKD risk detection in type 2 diabetes cohorts
- Meta-analysis identifies risk factors for patency loss after PTA in hemodialysis patients
- Preclinical analysis of gnomAD and ClinVar databases on ADPLD variant frequencies
- Preclinical evaluation of five LLMs on nephrology multiple-choice questions
- Endoscopic ulceration and multi-segment GI involvement linked to longer hospitalization in IgA vasculitis
- Higher RAR linked to increased in-hospital mortality in infants with congenital heart disease
- Dyslipidemia linked to poorer renal survival in primary IgA nephropathy patients
- Pilot RCT tests digital inclusion intervention for adults with chronic kidney disease
- Single-centre observational study on hemodialysis duration and outcomes in end-stage renal disease
- Meta-analysis of nutrition education in adult dialysis patients shows improved knowledge and quality of life
- Real-world analysis finds 34% grade 3-4 adverse events in mRCC patients on immune-based combos
- Liuwei Dihuang Pills combined with conventional medicine reduces albuminuria in early diabetic nephropathy
- Hybrid EDF intraocular lens matches monofocal for distance, improves intermediate and near vision
- Rectal Misoprostol Associated With Reduced Fever and Infection After Laparoscopic Myomectomy
- Mini-review links insulin to worse COVID-19 outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients
- Physical exercise reduces all-cause mortality and improves outcomes in chronic kidney disease patients
- Jyothi Trataka yoga practice improves dry eye symptoms in adults with mild-to-moderate condition
- Systematic review of dry needling in sports athletes shows short-term pain relief but uncertain performance benefits
- Mental health syndemics reduce ART adherence and impair viral suppression in people living with HIV
- Physical activity improves cardiopulmonary function and general health in individuals with Sjögren's syndrome
- Hungarian app use associated with lower reported antibiotic, antipyretic, and doctor visit use in children
- Systematic review links gut microbiota dysbiosis to CKD-MBD, RA, OA, and OP pathogenesis
- Podocyte morphometrics correlate with albuminuria and eGFR decline in IgA nephropathy cohort
- UK retrospective cohort study of tolvaptan prescribing in ADPKD reveals significant variation in initiation and substantial national costs
- Electrolyte homeostasis adaptations in pregnancy require distinct norms to avoid misclassifying abnormalities and delaying care
- Vim-targeted tremor surgery shows substantial tremor improvement across various targeting approaches
- Urinary podocin and nephrin show poor short-term prediction of DKD progression in type 2 diabetes
- Novel nomogram predicts long-term survival after TIPS in decompensated cirrhosis
- Retrospective study identifies predictors for dialysis access steal syndrome in ESRD patients
- Hispanic/Latinx adults with IgAN show rapid eGFR decline and high kidney event rates in retrospective cohort
- Serenity therapy reduces symptoms and improves coping in geriatric hemodialysis patients
- Sweden saw a five-fold increase in vibration check-ups among exposed workers between 2016 and 2022
- Systematic review shows high CKD prevalence and undiagnosed cases among hypertensive patients in Arab countries
- Phase 2a trial of dazodalibep plus belatacept shows 25% acute rejection rate in kidney transplant patients
- Hybrid machine learning model predicts CKD progression in Stage 3 adults using longitudinal data
- Swiss IgAN cohort shows 43% ESKD progression, high immunosuppressive use over 8-year follow-up
- Meta-analysis finds higher circulating stearic acid associated with lower CKD risk in 18,193 adults
- FDA Approves Vafseo (vadadustat) for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults on Dialysis
- Urinary myoglobin-to-creatinine ratio identified as potential biomarker for chronic benign proteinuria
- Environmental factors predict CKDu prevalence with 85% accuracy in Sri Lankan observational study
- Survey reports on percentage of US adults with kidney disease; specific findings not provided
- Genetic testing identified positive findings in 24% of CKD patients and changed management in most cases
- Endothelial dysfunction prevalent in PCI patients; 33.7% developed contrast-associated AKI
- Narrative review supports regional anesthesia and targeted non-opioids for chronic post-surgical pain and opioid use
- Shift work associated with 43% higher odds of chronic kidney disease in meta-analysis
- Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce CRP in haemodialysis patients, but evidence is limited
- Metabolic syndrome associated with higher cardio-renal risk in kidney transplant recipients
- Narrative review describes inflammatory and lipotoxicity mechanisms in obesity-related chronic kidney disease
- NGAL biomarker shows promise for AKI detection and peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis management
- Standardized sonographic parameters POV and PVD show association with chronic injury in kidney transplant dysfunction
- Case report: Deep tissue massage linked to renal artery occlusion and kidney infarction in healthy man
- Xenotransplantation shows potential for end-stage kidney disease but remains experimental
- Obinutuzumab induced remission in FSGS patient after rituximab failure in case report
- Cystinosis patients show larger neural conflict monitoring differences versus controls in observational study
- FDA Approves Ringer's In Plastic Container (Ringer's solution) for parenteral replacement of extracellular fluid and electrolyte losses
- Case report: Liver transplant recipient on dialysis for over 10 months recovered kidney function
- Acthar studied in FSGS patients undergoing renal transplantation to measure recurrence rate
- CFZ533 vs Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant: Phase 2 Study Terminated After Interim Analysis
- Atorvastatin evaluated for dyslipidemia in children with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome
- TRACK trial to assess low-dose rivaroxaban for MACE in advanced CKD/dialysis patients
- PALaDIN Study: High vs. Low Dose Iron in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
- Phase 2 Study Evaluates Abatacept for Kidney Transplant Recipients
- Phase 2 Study Evaluates Frexalimab, Brivekimig, Rilzabrutinib in FSGS and MCD
- Phase 2 Study: ManNAc for FSGS Shows Promise in Reducing Proteinuria