Obinutuzumab induced remission in FSGS patient after rituximab failure in case report
Obinutuzumab helped one patient with kidney disease after rituximab did not work
A case report describes a 33-year-old woman with primary FSGS and nephrotic syndrome who achieved complete remission after obinutuzumab foll…
When rituximab failed to stop protein leakage in a kidney disease patient, a single dose of obinutuzumab restored remission without side eff…
Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce CRP in haemodialysis patients, but evidence is limited
Omega-3 supplements may reduce inflammation in kidney dialysis patients
A meta-analysis of 678 haemodialysis patients found omega-3 supplementation reduced C-reactive protein more than comparators in specific sub…
Omega-3 supplements linked to lower inflammation markers in kidney dialysis patients, especially at daily doses under 2000 mg and in natural…
Xenotransplantation shows potential for end-stage kidney disease but remains experimental
Researchers explore pig kidney transplants for patients with severe kidney failure
Recent preclinical research and early clinical trials in patients with end-stage kidney failure suggest genetic engineering and immunosuppre…
Patients with severe kidney failure may soon find hope in genetically modified pig organs, offering a new solution when human donors are una…
Case report: Deep tissue massage linked to renal artery occlusion and kidney infarction in healthy man
A healthy man developed kidney injury after a deep tissue massage for back pain
A case report describes a 50-year-old healthy man who developed acute kidney injury with renal artery occlusion following deep tissue massag…
A healthy man suffered kidney injury after a deep tissue massage from an unlicensed therapist, showing that even safe treatments can cause s…
Standardized sonographic parameters POV and PVD show association with chronic injury in kidney transplant dysfunction
Can an ultrasound scan spot hidden damage in a transplanted kidney?
A retrospective single-center cohort study of 350 kidney transplant biopsies found that standardized sonographic parameters POV and PVD were…
Two ultrasound measurements linked to kidney scarring could help doctors spot damage in transplants without invasive biopsies.
Metabolic syndrome associated with higher cardio-renal risk in kidney transplant recipients
Metabolic syndrome linked to higher risks for heart problems and kidney graft issues after transplant
A meta-analysis of 8,986 kidney transplant recipients found metabolic syndrome was associated with higher risks of major adverse cardiovascu…
Kidney transplant patients with metabolic syndrome face double the risk of major heart events and higher chances of graft failure or death.
NGAL biomarker shows promise for AKI detection and peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis management
Review finds NGAL biomarker shows promise for detecting kidney injury and infection
A narrative review suggests neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) has significant promise for early acute kidney injury detectio…
A new protein marker shows strong promise for early detection of sudden kidney injury and dangerous infections in dialysis patients.
Cystinosis patients show larger neural conflict monitoring differences versus controls in observational study
Study finds differences in brain conflict monitoring in people with cystinosis
An observational study of 36 individuals with cystinosis and 39 age-matched controls found that those with cystinosis presented larger diffe…
People with cystinosis show slower, less accurate brain responses to conflicting information compared to peers, requiring more mental effort…
Narrative review describes inflammatory and lipotoxicity mechanisms in obesity-related chronic kidney disease
Review explores how obesity may harm kidneys through inflammation and fat toxicity
A narrative review examines inflammatory and lipotoxicity mechanisms in patients with obesity-related chronic kidney disease (Ob-CKD).
Obesity harms kidneys through inflammation and fat buildup, causing scarring and damage in people with chronic kidney disease.
FDA Approves Ringer's In Plastic Container (Ringer's solution) for parenteral replacement of extracellular fluid and electrolyte losses
The FDA approved a new intravenous fluid called Ringer's In Plastic Container
The FDA approved Ringer's In Plastic Container for parenteral replacement of extracellular losses of fluid and electrolytes, as required by …
FDA approves new IV fluid to replace lost water and minerals like sodium and potassium for patients needing hydration after surgery or from …
Case report: Liver transplant recipient on dialysis for over 10 months recovered kidney function
Can a transplanted liver help a failing kidney recover after months on dialysis?
A case report describes a single liver transplant recipient with pre-transplantation acute kidney injury attributed to hepatorenal syndrome …
A patient on dialysis for over 10 months recovered kidney function after a liver transplant, challenging the belief that long-term dialysis …
CFZ533 vs Tacrolimus in Kidney Transplant: Phase 2 Study Terminated After Interim Analysis
Did a new drug for kidney transplant patients work better than standard treatment?
A Phase 2 study comparing the anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody CFZ533 to tacrolimus for preventing organ rejection in kidney transplant recipie…
A planned five-year kidney transplant drug trial ended early after an interim look, leaving the key question about the new treatment's perfo…