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 …
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.
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.
Lithium-associated nephrogenic diabetes insipidus may cause severe postoperative hypernatremia and polyuria
Lithium use may cause kidney issues after surgery in patients
This case report describes a patient with schizophrenia and type 2 diabetes who developed severe hypernatremia and polyuria following a panc…
A man with schizophrenia and diabetes faced severe complications after surgery, highlighting how lithium can affect kidney function and flui…
Behavioral adaptations and choices moderate or mediate the impact of air pollution on health outcomes
How Your Daily Choices Shape Air Pollution Harm
This narrative review synthesizes multidisciplinary evidence regarding vulnerability to air pollution. The authors argue that adaptation beh…
Your daily habits like heating and cooking may change how much air pollution affects you. A new framework explains vulnerability.
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…
Educational interventions significantly improve knowledge and quality of life for patients on peritoneal dialysis
Education improves knowledge and quality of life in dialysis patients
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 990 patients found that educational interventions significantly improved patien…
Educational programs for peritoneal dialysis patients boost knowledge, quality of life, and self-care, and may reduce complications, a new m…
Elevated acute:chronic workload ratio shows small-to-moderate injury risk link in team-sport athletes
High Training Loads May Increase Injury Risk for Team Athletes
This meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 797 team-sport athletes found a small-to-moderate association between elevated acute:chronic work…
A review of 16 studies suggests that sudden spikes in training volume are linked to a higher risk of certain types of sports injuries.
Acupuncture Lowers Systolic Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults
Acupuncture May Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Meta-analysis of 15 trials finds acupuncture reduces office systolic BP by 6.63 mmHg, with no clear effect on diastolic BP.
A new analysis of 15 trials finds acupuncture may modestly lower systolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
Dietary fiber reduces indoxyl sulfate by 0.13 mg/dL in humans with CKD
Dietary Fiber May Lower Harmful Gut Metabolites in Kidney Disease
This meta-analysis of 511 human participants and 312 animals found that isolated dietary fiber interventions reduced gut microbial metabolit…
Specific types of dietary fiber may help reduce harmful waste products in the blood for people living with chronic kidney disease.
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.