CKD Progression Risk Factors in Children Identified
The National Kidney Foundation recently hosted a scientific workshop to improve the clinical care of children with CKD.
Nephrology
NEPHROLOGY
FDA Approves Oral Daprodustat to Treat Anemia in Dialysis
The FDA approval of daprodustat is based on results from the ASCEND-D trial comparing daprodustat with ESAs.
Mortality Similar With Torsemide, Furosemide for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure
No significant difference seen in all-cause mortality or all-cause hospitalization over 12 months
Frequent Green Space Visits Linked to Lower Use of Certain Meds
Lower use of psychotropic, antihypertensive, and asthma medications observed; association attenuated by body mass index
Dialysis Facilities’ Performance Tied With Death Rates
Study findings support The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program’s composite measure of facility performance, which is revised annually.
Effect of Dysfunctional Urate Transporter on Kidney Function Characterized
The ABCG2 transporter drives urate excretion in the kidney and intestine.
Vegetable Intake Linked to Reduced Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Highest quintile of potato intake linked to increased risk, but no association seen after accounting for underlying diet pattern
Weightlifting Linked to Lower Risk for All-Cause, CVD Mortality
Adults reporting weightlifting 1 to 2 times/week in addition to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had lowest risk
New European Cystatin C Equation for eGFR May Be More Accurate
The new equation appears more accurate than the race-free 2021 CKD-EPI equation, according to investigators.
Vitamin D Supplementation Less Effective With Higher BMI
Further, baseline vitamin D-related biomarkers lower for individuals with higher BMI
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