Flu Vaccine Uptake Varies by Sociodemographic Factors in CKD Patients
Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Glycemic Variability in Diabetes Ups AKI, CKD Risks
Beyond mean hemoglobin A1c, glycemic variability over time may be an additional risk factor for poor kidney outcomes.
Elevated Serum Uric Acid Levels Up Death Risk in CKD
Elevated serum uric acid levels showed significant relationships with all-cause and cardiovascular death, but not cancer death.
OSA in Patients With Hypertension Increases Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
In a longitudinal cohort study, researchers assessed whether obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for kidney damage among patients with hypertension.
Jardiance Approved for Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
Empagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor.
Albuminuria-Based CKD Screening Falls Short in At-Risk Populations
Clinicians who test for albuminuria provide better evidence-based care to their patients than those who do not, research finds.
CV, Non-CV Mortality Risks Rise as Residual Kidney Function Declines
Investigators found a “dose-response” relationship between the level of residual kidney function and survival benefits.
Curcumin, Omeprazole Similarly Effective for Functional Dyspepsia
Significant improvements seen in symptoms on days 28 and 56; no synergistic effect seen for combination treatment
HIV Is a Risk Factor for Acute Kidney Injury
Even people with HIV that is well controlled with viral suppression are at increased risk for acute kidney injury.
Febuxostat May Help Stabilize Kidney Function in Chronic Kidney Disease
Major effects of febuxostat on renal outcome might be uric acid dependent, according to investigators.
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