Systematic review shows high CKD prevalence and undiagnosed cases among hypertensive patients in Arab countries
High rates of undiagnosed kidney disease found in hypertensive patients across Arab countries
This systematic review evaluated chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence, risk factors, screening programs, and prevention strategies among …
Nearly 40% of hypertensive patients in Arab countries have undiagnosed kidney disease, highlighting an urgent need for better screening and …
Sweden saw a five-fold increase in vibration check-ups among exposed workers between 2016 and 2022
Why do workers with hand-arm vibration fears skip mandatory medical checks?
This mixed-methods meta-analysis examined medical check-up for vibrations (MCV) participation among vibration-exposed workers in Sweden.
Workers skip mandatory hand-vibration check-ups because employers don't offer them and they fear a diagnosis will hurt their careers.
Phase 2a trial of dazodalibep plus belatacept shows 25% acute rejection rate in kidney transplant patients
Early study tests two-drug combination to prevent kidney transplant rejection
A phase 2a, open-label, single-arm trial in 23 adults undergoing first kidney transplants evaluated dazodalibep plus belatacept as sole main…
A new two-drug kidney treatment was safe but failed to prevent rejection in most patients during this early study.
Meta-analysis finds higher circulating stearic acid associated with lower CKD risk in 18,193 adults
Large study finds link between specific blood fat and lower kidney disease risk
This meta-analysis of 13 prospective cohorts followed 18,193 adults with normal kidney function for a median of 7.6 years.
Higher levels of a specific saturated fat called stearic acid are linked to a lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease over time.
Hybrid machine learning model predicts CKD progression in Stage 3 adults using longitudinal data
Study tests machine learning model to predict kidney disease progression
An observational cohort study of CKD Stage 3 adults used NHANES data to test a hybrid machine learning framework (XLA) for predicting progre…
Tracking health changes over time helps predict worsening kidney disease better than a single medical test, according to new analysis.
Swiss IgAN cohort shows 43% ESKD progression, high immunosuppressive use over 8-year follow-up
What happens to IgA nephropathy patients over time? A Swiss study followed 158 people
A retrospective cohort analysis of 158 adult biopsy-proven IgAN patients at a Swiss tertiary center found 43.0% progressed to ESKD over medi…
A Swiss study of 158 IgA nephropathy patients found that 43% progressed to kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant within about ei…
Urinary myoglobin-to-creatinine ratio identified as potential biomarker for chronic benign proteinuria
Could a simple urine test help diagnose a rare kidney condition?
A proteomic discovery study identified urinary myoglobin as a disease-specific biomarker for chronic benign proteinuria (PROCHOB) caused by …
A urine test measuring myoglobin levels could help diagnose the rare kidney condition PROCHOB, potentially avoiding unnecessary biopsies and…
FDA Approves Vafseo (vadadustat) for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Adults on Dialysis
FDA approves a new oral pill for anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis
The FDA has approved Vafseo (vadadustat) for the treatment of anemia due to chronic kidney disease in adults who have been receiving dialysi…
FDA approves a new oral pill for anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, offering a non-transfusion option for those treat…
Environmental factors predict CKDu prevalence with 85% accuracy in Sri Lankan observational study
What's in the soil and water where kidney disease is common?
An observational study using machine learning analyzed 100 locales in a CKDu-endemic region of Sri Lanka.
In Sri Lanka, soil type is the top environmental clue for a mysterious kidney disease, helping officials pinpoint where to investigate water…
Shift work associated with 43% higher odds of chronic kidney disease in meta-analysis
Shift work linked to higher odds of chronic kidney disease in adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 observational studies in adults found shift workers had 43% higher odds of chronic kidney diseas…
Adults who work night or rotating shifts have about 43% higher odds of developing chronic kidney disease compared to those working regular d…
Narrative review supports regional anesthesia and targeted non-opioids for chronic post-surgical pain and opioid use
Can better pain control during surgery prevent long-term suffering?
A narrative literature review synthesizing evidence from RCTs and other studies suggests regional anesthesia may help prevent chronic post-s…
Better pain control during surgery, like nerve blocks and non-opioid drugs, may help prevent long-term suffering for patients at high risk.
Genetic testing identified positive findings in 24% of CKD patients and changed management in most cases
Genetic testing found helpful for diagnosis and management in some chronic kidney disease patients
A single-arm, prospective multicenter study of 1388 CKD patients found that 385-gene panel testing yielded positive genetic findings in 24% …
Genetic testing helped doctors diagnose and manage chronic kidney disease for 86% of patients with positive results and 42% with negative re…