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A photo of surgeons performing the pig kidney transplant.

<乌鸦传媒>First-Ever Pig Kidney Transplant Performed in Living Recipient

Patient with end-stage kidney disease underwent transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital

A photo of a stylist applying hair-straightening cream to her female client.

<乌鸦传媒>Acute Kidney Injury: The Price of Straight Hair?

Case study highlights dangers of glyoxylic acid-containing products

A computer rendering of chronic kidney disease

<乌鸦传媒>EHR Alerts Trigger Primary Care Clinics to Improve Hypertension Care in CKD

Greater reduction in systolic BP over usual care in randomized trial

A computer rendering of viruses in a transparent kidney.

<乌鸦传媒>Acute Kidney Injury Outcomes Better When It's Due to COVID, Study Finds

"Survivors of COVID-AKI appear to be a resilient population," say researchers

FDA APPROVED Selective cytopheretic device-pediatric (SCD-PED) over a computer rendering of diseased kidneys.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Device for Pediatric Kidney Injury Due to Sepsis

The device was granted a Humanitarian Device Exemption approval

CCC over a photo of Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV

<乌鸦传媒>History of IBD Linked to Severe Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for COVID

IBD was associated with an increased risk of sepsis, shock, and acute kidney injury

A computer rendered cross section of kidneys with kidney stones

<乌鸦传媒>One Class of Antidiabetic Linked With Lower Kidney Stone Risk

Study compared SGLT2 inhibitors with GLP-1 agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors

A photo of a Fresenius Kidney Care center in Houston, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Slams Fresenius Over Its Response to PCBs in Dialysis Machines

A 3-year saga raises questions about a potential class effect

A photo of Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.)

<乌鸦传媒>Q&A: Talking Prior Authorization With Rep. Suzan DelBene

The Washington congresswoman also discusses home dialysis, Medicare cuts

A photo of the Prolia auto injector and packaging.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Slaps Boxed Warning on Osteoporosis Drug

Denosumab can cause severe hypocalcemia in patients with advanced CKD, agency finds

A computer rendered cutaway of a spine affected by osteoporosis

<乌鸦传媒>Calcium Levels Quickly Become Critical for Many Denosumab-Treated Women on Dialysis

New findings led to boxed warning on drug's labeling for advanced CKD patients

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Severe Stroke at Age 24; Nurses' $100,000 Bonus; Paxlovid Insider Trading Conviction

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a senior woman sitting on her couch and talking on the phone.

<乌鸦传媒>Telehealth, Default Orders Show Promise in Palliative Care

Telecare improved quality of life for people with chronic illnesses

A photo of a senior woman laying in a hospital bed while receiving hemodialysis.

<乌鸦传媒>Top Insomnia Treatments Offer Little Relief for Dialysis Patients

CBT, trazodone outcomes were "surprising"

<乌鸦传媒>Go Vegetarian to Avoid COVID? Making Dialysis Centers Work Better

Also in TTHealthWatch: diagnostic errors among hospitalized patients

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the kidneys highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>In Acute Kidney Disease, SGLT2 inhibitors Were All-Around Protective

Risk of all-cause mortality, MAKE, and MACE were significantly reduced

A photo of a salt shaker lying on its side behind a pile of salt.

<乌鸦传媒>For the Sake of Your Kidneys, Think Twice About Reaching for the Salt Shaker

Higher CKD risk observed among people who added salt to their food

A photo of a physician holding a urine sample container in his blue rubber gloved hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Should Normal Range of Albumin Be Redefined for Cardiovascular Health?

Mildly raised UACR partly mediates link between poor heart health and mortality

A photo of a female physician discussing a body mass index chart with her teen male patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Teens' High BMI Tied to Early Chronic Kidney Disease

"Enormous" risk increase seen in the highest BMI categories

A photo of a kidney model and urine specimen in front of an out of focus female physician talking to her pregnant patient

<乌鸦传媒>Kidney Disease in Pregnancy Often Overlooked for Care

These women had less nephrology care prior to end-stage disease onset

A photo of boxes of Kerendia tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Quick Albuminuria Reduction Key Factor in Finerenone's Efficacy

4-month UACR reduction mediated 84% of kidney treatment effect

A computer rendering of a fetus in the womb.

<乌鸦传媒>Serial Amnioinfusions Helped Neonates Survive Without Kidneys

While trial proves "survival can be better than zero," long-term management remains a concern

SUO over a photo of the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

<乌鸦传媒>'Watch and Wait' With Small Renal Masses: When and How Should Docs Intervene?

Phillip Pierorazio, MD, outlines how to be a good steward of active surveillance

A photo of a surgeon holding a kidney from a living donor prior to surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Two-Week Prophylaxis May Prevent Hep C After Kidney Transplant

Direct-acting antiviral prophylaxis worked in all 10 cases in pilot trial

A micrograph and computer rendering of chronic kidney disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Methotrexate Tied to Greater Risks for Older Patients With CKD

FDA should consider warning labels based on study results, researchers argue

ACR over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Gout Drug Aces Mid-Stage Tests

Mechanism different from currently available therapies

AASLD over a photo of Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts

<乌鸦传媒>AKI Response Tied to Improved Survival for Patients Waiting on Liver Transplant

Results highlight the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of acute kidney injury

ACR over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California

<乌鸦传媒>B-Cell Depletion Helps Maintain Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritis

Secondary trial analysis boosts case for Gazyva

Kidney Week over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

<乌鸦传媒>Kidney Week Roundup: Cell Therapy Cuts Immunosuppressive Drug Use Post-Transplant

Plus: bardoxolone methyl for diabetic kidney disease and spironolactone in hemodialysis patients

Kidney Week over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitor Cuts Albuminuria in Phase II Trial

Trial tested BI 690517 with and without empagliflozin

<乌鸦传媒>Sparsentan Bests Irbesartan for Preserving Kidney Function in IgA Nephropathy

Proteinuria reduction and slower eGFR decline in 2-year PROTECT trial

<乌鸦传媒>ERA and SGLT2 Inhibitor Combo Cuts Albuminuria in Chronic Kidney Disease

But ZENITH-CKD trial had to pivot to only using low-dose zibotentan due to fluid retention

Kidney Week over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

<乌鸦传媒>Sparsentan Failed to Preserve Kidney Function Over Time in FSGS

However, more patients on the drug achieved partial remission of proteinuria vs irbesartan

Kidney Week over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.

<乌鸦传媒>Mid-Stage Win for Novel IgA Nephropathy Drug

APRIL-neutralizing antibody sibeprenlimab reduced proteinuria and stabilized eGFR

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Cruise Line Found Negligent About COVID; Dialysis Machine Recall; MRI Injures Nurse

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a man receiving dialysis in the intensive care unit.

<乌鸦传媒>How to Deprescribe Dialysis After Patients Leave the Hospital

Acute kidney injury patients should not be left on dialysis longer than necessary

FDA APPROVED tenapanor (Xphozah) over a computer rendering of chronic kidney disease.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Phosphate Absorption Inhibitor for CKD

Tenapanor indicated for adults on dialysis who fail on phosphate binders

IDWeek over a photo of Boston Convention & Exhibition Center - Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Antibiotic Combo for Acute Infection Cleared of Kidney Risk

Use of cefepime meanwhile resulted in more neurological dysfunction

ACEP over the Penn medical buildings in Philadelphia.

<乌鸦传媒>Risk of Contrast Media Causing Acute Kidney Injury Is Overblown, Study Finds

Despite restrictions on its use, an association with kidney injury hasn't been shown

Blood samples for metabolic disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Time to Recognize Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, AHA Says

Pooled cohort equations will make way for new CKM risk calculator

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