Cardiovascular Risk Differs for Stone Formers With ESKD
Among patients with nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, the cardiovascular event rate was 74.4 per 1000 person-years.
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Male Sex Ups Death Risk in Patients With CKD Hospitalized With COVID-19
Male sex is independently associated with a nearly 2-fold increased risk for in-hospital death, among patients with CKD.
Switching to Twice-Weekly Hemodialysis Can Be Done Safely
In a community-based dialysis program, nearly 10% of patients successfully converted from 3 to 2 hemodialysis sessions per week.
Semaglutide Effective in High-Risk Diabetic Kidney Disease
More than two-thirds of patients experienced a more than 5% weight loss with 12 months of etelcalcetide treatment.
Light, Moderate Alcohol Intake Linked to Lower Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
A Japanese study showed that light to moderate alcohol drinkers had a significantly decreased risk for chronic kidney disease compared with those who drank no alcohol.
Gestational Diabetes Followed by Type 2 Diabetes Ups CKD, ESKD Risk
In a study of Swedish women, gestational diabetes that progressed to type 2 diabetes was significantly associated with increased risks for chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease.
Study: Etelcalcetide Can Be Used Safely in Diabetic Nephropathy
Etelcalcetide use in patients with diabetic nephropathy might protect against development of adynamic bone disease, according to investigators.
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