Primary Nephrotic Syndrome Increases ESKD, Cardiovascular Risks
Among the study findings, primary nephrotic syndrome was associated with an excess risk of heart failure hospitalization.
Proteinuria
CKD May Be Underdiagnosed in ‘Lower Risk’ Groups
In a study of military health system beneficiaries, patients with uncoded CKD had fewer proteinuria, serum creatinine, and eGFR results, suggesting kidney function and damage was not monitored closely.
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.
Hypertension, Albuminuria Common in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes
The prevalence of hypertension and albuminuria in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes varies by race.
Kidney Disease in SLE Possible Despite Low-Level Proteinuria
Based on new findings from a study of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, investigators suggest revising current guidelines to expand kidney biopsy indications to include isolated proteinuria of any grade.
Intensive Urate-Lowering May Protect Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes
The effects of combined verinurad and febuxostat treatment were independent of blood pressure.
Corticosteroids-Cyclophosphamide May Be Superior for Primary MN
In a trial of patients with primary membranous nephropathy, corticosteroid-cyclophosphamide induced significantly more and faster remission of nephrotic syndrome than tacrolimus-rituximab.
Housing Insecurity May Increase Risk for Incident Kidney Disease
Housing insecurity linked to higher risk for developing albuminuria.
Canagliflozin Ups Survival in Type 2 Diabetes With Macroalbuminuria
Canagliflozin vs placebo is associated with increased survival and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and macroalbuminuria.
Lixisenatide Cuts Kidney Damage in T2DM and Coronary Syndrome
Lixisenatide reduces progression of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio in patients with macroalbuminuria.
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