Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Orphan Drug Status Granted to Potential Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment

Publish Date August 4, 2020

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is caused by mutations of the PKD1 and PKD2 genes.

Trial Investigating Dapagliflozin in CKD Meets All End Points

Publish Date August 3, 2020

The multicenter, event-driven, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial compared the effect of dapagliflozin to placebo on renal outcomes and cardiovascular mortality in patients with CKD.

Severe Nocturia Linked to CKD in Men

Publish Date July 28, 2020

In a Japanese study, certain men with chronic kidney disease had greater risks for 3 or more nightly voids.

Kidney Disease Progresses Faster After Cardiovascular Hospitalization

Publish Date July 27, 2020

Both heart failure and coronary heart disease appear to be important underlying conditions in the pathophysiology of cardiorenal syndrome, according to investigators.

Lymphoma Survivors at Risk for Developing Chronic Kidney Disease

Publish Date July 22, 2020

Age, hypertension, hyperuricemia, and diabetes predict kidney disease in some lymphoma patients.

Finerenone Found to Delay Progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease

Publish Date July 17, 2020

Early results from the phase 3 FIDELIO-DKD study also show that finerenone reduces the risk for a cardiovascular secondary endpoint in patients with diabetic kidney disease.

Racial, Socioeconomic Gaps Persist in CKD

Publish Date July 16, 2020

In the United States, CKD prevalence from 1988 to 2016 was higher among individuals with lower education and income levels, according to a new study.

New PCR to ACR Conversion Equation May Enhance CKD Diagnosis, Prognosis

Publish Date July 14, 2020

Practitioners who measure only urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio may be able to use a new albumin-to-creatinine ratio estimating equation to diagnose and manage kidney disease.

Adverse Drug Reactions Common in CKD

Publish Date July 2, 2020

Nearly a third of serious adverse drug reactions in patients with chronic kidney disease may be preventable, according to investigators.

Common Kidney Health Terms Confusing, Distressing to Patients

Publish Date June 26, 2020

Confusing, ambiguous, and obsolete kidney health terms lead to frustration and distress in patients and caregivers, according researchers.