Dementia Predicts CKD Progression, Death in Type 2 Diabetes
In type 2 diabetes patients, a dementia diagnosis preceded vascular events such as kidney disease progression by a mean 2998 days or roughly 8 years.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Apixaban Superior to Warfarin in CKD Patients With AF
Patients with CKD stage 3 or 4 and atrial fibrillation treated with apixaban vs warfarin have a 36% decreased risk of stroke or venous thromboembolism, a meta-analysis found.
Preterm Birth Tied to Elevated Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Strongest correlation seen at ages 0 to 9 years; risk still increased at 10 to 19, 20 to 43 years
Rivaroxaban + Aspirin Improves CV Outcomes Regardless of Renal Function
Rivaroxaban plus aspirin vs aspirin alone decreases the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes with no excess risk of bleeding in patients with vascular disease and moderate renal impairment.
CKD Risk Lower for Those Following Healthy Plant-Based Diet
Slower eGFR decline seen in association with greater adherence to overall and healthy plant-based diets
Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Cut Mortality in CKD
Targeting a systolic blood pressure below 130 mm Hg was associated with a 21% decreased risk of all-cause mortality among patients with stage 3 to 4 chronic kidney disease, a meta-analysis found.
IgA Nephropathy Shortens Life Expectancy
In a study, IgA nephropathy patients lived a median 6 fewer years than age-matched controls without the disease.
Pruritus Common, Bothersome in Non-Dialysis CKD
In a study of patients with non-dialysis CKD, pruritus was associated with poor health-related quality-of-life.
Veverimer Effective for Metabolic Acidosis in CKD
Over 12 weeks, 59% of patients taking the hydrochloric acid binder achieved an increase or normalization in serum bicarbonate.
Statins Plus Intensive SBP Control May Up Survival in Nondiabetic CKD
For nondiabetic CKD patients taking statins, targeting an intensive SBP goal of less than 120 mm significantly reduced the risks for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality by 56% and 71%, respectively, study finds.
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