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MASLD is associated with higher CKD prevalence and accelerated renal impairment progression
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology RCT
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
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology RCT
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
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology FDA Approval
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
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology Meta-analysis
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
Nephrology Sys. Review
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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