Steroid Reduces the Risk for Major Adverse Kidney Events in IgA Nephropathy
A reduced-dose steroid regimen in high-risk IgaN may offer the best balance of risks vs benefits, an investigator stated.
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Empagliflozin: Cardio-Renal Benefits in HF, LVEF Above 40% Regardless of CKD Status
The EMPEROR-Preserved trial compared the efficacy and safety of empagliflozin with placebo in adults with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction, with and without diabetes.
Polypharmacy May Increase Risks for Kidney Failure, Cardiovascular Events
Avoiding unnecessary medications in CKD might reduce the risks for adverse outcomes, investigators suggested.
Ambient Temperatures Linked to Hospitalization for Renal Diseases
For each 1-degree Celsius increase in daily mean temperature, estimated risk for hospitalization for renal diseases increased by 0.9%
Coffee-Linked Metabolites Tied to Incident Chronic Kidney Disease
Associations identified for glycochenodeoxycholate, O-methylcatechol sulfate, and 3-methyl catechol sulfate
Eczema, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to CKD
In cohort of individuals with diabetes, no association seen for chronic kidney disease stage 3 to 5 with atopic eczema, psoriasis
Chlorthalidone Safe, Effective for Treating Hypertension in Advanced CKD
In a study of patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and poorly controlled blood pressure, chlorthalidone significantly decreased systolic blood pressure compared with placebo.
Metabolic Acidosis in CKD Linked to Higher Kidney Stone Risk
Metabolic acidosis was defined as serum bicarbonate values of 12 or higher but less than 22 mEq/L.
Multiple Comorbidities in CKD Up Risks for Major Cardiovascular Events
Multimorbidity is more common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than any other long-term condition, according to investigators.
COVID-19 Survivors Face Greater Burden of AKI, CKD
Patients who survive the first 30 days of COVID-19 are more likely to have acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease compared with those who do not contract the disease.
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