SGLT2 Inhibitors Underprescribed for Chronic Kidney Disease
Affordability of SGLT2i may contribute to the low prescription rate in CKD.
End-Stage Renal Disease
END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE
Diabetic Kidney Disease Without Albuminuria Ups CKD Progression Risk
A study of Chinese patients revealed that the increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression was present regardless of baseline kidney function.
Severe Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Grip Strength in Dialysis Population
Investigators observed the association in a study of 63 Japanese men undergoing hemodialysis.
4-Variable KFRE Better Predicts ESKD vs eGFR Alone
The 4-variable KFRE score still underestimated the risk for end-stage kidney disease, especially for Black patients.
Ultrasound-Guided Ablation a Suitable Alternative for Refractory SHPT
Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation may result in a shorter hospital stay compared with parathyroidectomy.
Antibodies to COVID-19 Vaccines Wane Quickly in the Dialysis Population
In a study of patients receiving dialysis, 1 in 5 patients fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, had undetectable levels of antibodies 5 to 6 months after vaccination.
Atrasentan Renoprotective Across Albuminuria, Kidney Function Subgroups
Atrasentan lowers the risk for a composite of kidney failure, doubling of serum creatinine, or kidney death consistently across subgroups of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio and estimated glomerular filtration rate.
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.
Polypharmacy May Increase Risks for Kidney Failure, Cardiovascular Events
Avoiding unnecessary medications in CKD might reduce the risks for adverse outcomes, investigators suggested.
Hyperkalemia Tied With Decline in Residual Kidney Function in Dialysis
A mediation analysis was also conducted to analyze the degree to which kidney decline contributes to potassium-related mortality.
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