<ѻý>Sparsentan Failed to Preserve Kidney Function Over Time in FSGSѻý> However, more patients on the drug achieved partial remission of proteinuria vs irbesartan Nov 03, 2023
<ѻý>Mid-Stage Win for Novel IgA Nephropathy Drugѻý> APRIL-neutralizing antibody sibeprenlimab reduced proteinuria and stabilized eGFR Nov 02, 2023
<ѻý>Saline Goes Head-to-Head With Balanced Crystalloid IV Fluids for Kidney Transplantѻý> Researcher argued saline should be reconsidered as the standard IV fluid used Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Mixed Results With Alerts for AKI-Related Medications in Hospitalѻý> EHR pings improved outcomes in those on PPIs, but lacked general clinical impact Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Not So Cool After All: No CV Benefit With Lower-Temp Dialysate in Hemodialysisѻý> Some patients in MyTEMP trial even complained cooler dialysate was "worst possible feeling" Nov 06, 2022
<ѻý>Empagliflozin Protects At-Risk Patients From CKD Progressionѻý> Also cut risk for cardiovascular-related death and worsening kidney function Nov 04, 2022
<ѻý>Stop RAS Inhibitors in Advanced CKD? STOP ACEi Trial Sheds Some Lightѻý> Findings do not support discontinuation to improve kidney function, researchers say Nov 03, 2022
<ѻý>Avacopan Helps Vasculitis Patients With Renal Impairment Wean Off Steroidsѻý> Patients saw better eGFR recovery compared with prednisone Nov 08, 2021
<ѻý>Longer Steroid Course No Better for Young Kids With Nephrotic Syndromeѻý> Study compared 6-month course to standard 3-month therapy Nov 08, 2021
<ѻý>Steroids Cut Risk for Serious Renal Events in IgA Nephropathyѻý> Researcher says TESTING study findings support new KDIGO guidelines Nov 08, 2021
<ѻý>Injectable PH1 Therapy Also Effective in Advanced CKDѻý> Trial looked at patients with stages 3B through 5 chronic kidney disease Nov 07, 2021
<ѻý>More Good News for Empagliflozin in Patients With Heart Failureѻý> Slower renal function decline with SGLT-2 inhibitor in EMPEROR-Preserved trial Nov 06, 2021
<ѻý>Investigational Oral CKD-Anemia Agent Effective, Safeѻý> HIF-PHI daprodustat increased hemoglobin without hurting heart Nov 05, 2021
<ѻý>Diuretic Bolstered Blood Pressure Control in Advanced CKDѻý> But some safety signals did arise in 12-week trial Nov 05, 2021
<ѻý>More Top Research From Kidney Week 2020ѻý> Additional studies on anemia, heart risk, and racial disparities in chronic kidney disease Oct 27, 2020
<ѻý>Alternating Dual-Agent Tx Offers Better Remission in Nephropathyѻý> Corticosteroid-cyclophosphamide bests sequential tacrolimus-rituximab in PMN Oct 25, 2020
<ѻý>Finerenone Cuts Kidney, Heart Risks in CKD and T2Dѻý> Patients saw less hyperkalemia than with spironolactone but still some Oct 23, 2020
<ѻý>Muscle Relaxant Tied to Severe Confusion in CKD Patientsѻý> Higher dose of baclofen associated with encephalopathy in older patients Nov 10, 2019
<ѻý>New Agent Relieves Itching for Patients on Dialysisѻý> "This is the first time anyone has shown anything that's worked" Nov 08, 2019
<ѻý>SGLT-2 for Stage 3 CKD; Opioids for CKD; Kidney Transplant Discard & Disabilitiesѻý> Roundup of more top abstracts from Kidney Week 2018 Oct 30, 2018
<ѻý>Time to Question Obesity-Based Cutoffs in Kidney Transplantation?ѻý> Study finds outcomes non-inferior to patients with BMI 35 and under Oct 29, 2018
<ѻý>High-Dose Iron an Option for Maintenance Hemodialysisѻý> High-dose noninferior to low-dose, required less erythropoiesis-stimulating agent Oct 28, 2018
<ѻý>Sparsentan Cuts Proteinuria in Rare Kidney Disorderѻý> Significant reduction in UP/C ratio with higher doses in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis patients Oct 28, 2018
<ѻý>Acute Kidney Injury Linked with Higher Dementia Riskѻý> Risk heightened even among those with full renal recovery Oct 28, 2018
<ѻý>Kidney Docs Express Uncertainty About Women's Healthѻý> U.S., Canadian nephrologists especially lack confidence in contraceptive counseling Oct 28, 2018
<ѻý>Kidney Outcomes Mixed Bag with Intensive Metabolic Careѻý> Tight glucose control reduced, while intensive BP goals raised Oct 26, 2018
<ѻý>Device May Ease Fistula Creationѻý> Catheter-based, ultrasound-guided device had good long-term patency Nov 08, 2017
<ѻý>Rituxan Has Promise in Idiopathic Nephropathyѻý> B-cell targeting with rituximab seems as effective as with cyclosporine Nov 06, 2017
<ѻý>CTA with IV Contrast May Mean Less Acute Kidney Injuryѻý> AKI seemed less likely than with intracoronary contrast administration Nov 05, 2017
<ѻý>Boosting Water Intake Didn't Slow eGFR Decline in CKDѻý> Water coaching did lead to better 24-hour urine volume Nov 04, 2017
<ѻý>EHRs Help Identify Patients for CKD Careѻý> Flagged at-risk patients in pragmatic trial with little added burden Nov 03, 2017
<ѻý>ASN 2017: The Future of Personalized Nephrologyѻý> Tissue engineering, drug discovery challenges among highlight topics Oct 30, 2017
<ѻý>Oral Treatment for T2D Tied to Renal Protectionѻý> SGLT2 inhibitor shows favorable effect on eGFR Nov 22, 2016
<ѻý>Quick Steroid Withdrawal Works in Post-Transplant Diabetesѻý> Incidence dropped from 39% to about 24% Nov 21, 2016
<ѻý>Opioid Rx Linked to Higher Mortality in Dialysis Patientsѻý> Risks for hospitalization, dialysis discontinuation also higher Nov 18, 2016
<ѻý>New Hospital Care Model Cut Readmissions, Boosted Satisfactionѻý> Specialists urged to reconnect with generalist roots Nov 18, 2016
<ѻý>Nephrologists at Kidney Week Blast Recertification Processѻý> Consensus: stop making it a high-stakes exam Nov 18, 2016
<ѻý>Stent Graft Keeps Vascular Access Clearѻý> Should change practice, study leader says. Nov 18, 2014
<ѻý>New Antibody Found in Membranous Nephropathyѻý> Antibodies against THSD7A may be behind some cases. Nov 14, 2014