Sotagliflozin Reduces Risk for Adverse CV Events in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Sotagliflozin might help patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease who are hospitalized with heart failure avoid a readmission, study results suggest.
Nephrology
NEPHROLOGY
Kidney Disease Associated With Greater Likelihood of Major Surgeries
In a large population-based study, patients on dialysis had the highest incidence rates for major surgeries.
New Equation Estimates GFR Across Age Spectrum
But EKFC equation was developed and validated only in White populations.
Highlights From the New KDIGO Guideline on Diabetes and CKD
The new KDIGO guideline highlights specific management differences by CKD severity.
Infections Common in Glomerular Disease Population
Investigators identify risks factors for infection-related acute care events in children and adults with glomerular disease.
Moderate to Severe CKD Shown to Worsen VTE Prognosis
In a study, patients with moderate to severe CKD vs mild or no CKD had increased risk for death and recurrent venous thromboembolism.
Removing Race Classifier Would Impact Care in Blacks With CKD
About 1 in 3 patients would be reclassified to more severe chronic kidney disease stage.
SONG-HD Fatigue Reliable, Valid Scale for Fatigue in Hemodialysis
SONG HD Fatigue measure was internally consistent and stable over a one-week period.
FDA: NSAID Use Should Be Avoided in Pregnancy Even Sooner Than 30 Weeks
The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.
Hospital Outcomes Worse for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Length of stay, costs, mortality risk greater than for children hospitalized with other chronic illnesses.
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