Chronic Kidney Disease Linked to Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
Second study shows ambulatory BP patterns not tied to cognitive impairment or frailty in CKD patients
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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Dapagliflozin CKD Trial Stopped Early Due to “Overwhelming Efficacy”
The decision to stop the trial was made based on positive efficacy data following a recommendation from the study’s independent DMC.
BP Load No Aid to Prognosis in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
But high average blood pressure on 24-hour test strongly predicts child’s cardiac, kidney disease risk.
NKF Urges Dialysis Patients Not to Stop Treatments
The National Kidney Foundation issued a statement today urging patients on dialysis to continue undergoing treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is extremely important for kidney patients to continue with their regularly scheduled dialysis treatments and take extra precautions when visiting the facilities to best protect their health,” said Joseph Vassalotti, MD, Chief Medical Officer for NKF. “Skipping…
Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir Effective for Chronic HCV Infection With CKD
Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for 8 to 12 weeks is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus and chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5.
Empagliflozin Fast-Tracked for Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation for empagliflozin (Jardiance; Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly) to reduce the risk of kidney disease progression and cardiovascular (CV) death in adults with chronic kidney disease.
CDC Updates Guidance on Evaluating, Testing for COVID-19 as More Tests Become Available
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated the guidance for evaluation of persons under investigation for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), expanding the criteria to a wider group of symptomatic patients.
RAS Blockade Discontinuation Tied With Death, MACE in Advanced Kidney Disease
Study findings suggest the benefits of continuing ACEi or ARB therapy outweigh the risks in CKD patients with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Albuminuria, CKD Linked to Air Pollution
People living in areas with higher levels of air pollution may be at higher risk of developing kidney disease.
World Kidney Day 2020: Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere
World Kidney Day 2020 campaign focuses on prevention and detection of chronic kidney disease and equitable access to care.
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