<ѻý>Pig-Kidney Xenotransplants Prove Successful in Two Brain-Dead Menѻý> "Life-sustaining kidney function" was seen with gene-edited pig kidneys Aug 16, 2023
<ѻý>Sugar-Heavy Diet Linked to Development of Kidney Stonesѻý> Those who consumed 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugars had the highest odds Aug 04, 2023
<ѻý>Albuminuria Testing Falling Short in Patients at Risk for CKDѻý> If testing rates followed recommendations, some could start necessary meds sooner Jul 27, 2023
<ѻý>Gut Microbiome Instability Associated With Lupus Nephritis Flaresѻý> One specific gut microbe may be a major factor Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Massive Kidney Stone Sets New Recordѻý> Surgeons in Sri Lanka removed the record-setting stone earlier this month Jun 21, 2023
<ѻý>Cystic Renal Masses Often Harbor High-Grade Diseaseѻý> No link between grade and cancer-specific survival, active surveillance still an option for many Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>Here's the Hydration Advice You Can Ignoreѻý> Should you drink beyond your thirst? And does urine color really matter? Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>Sotagliflozin Gets FDA's Blessing for Heart Failureѻý> SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor approved on the basis of SOLOIST-WHF, SCORED trials May 27, 2023
<ѻý>PCI 'Roadmap' for the Coronary Tree Cuts Contrast Useѻý> Tool could hold promise for reducing acute kidney injury risk May 19, 2023
<ѻý>Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKDѻý> Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial Apr 26, 2023
<ѻý>NKF Roundup: Latest Data on Tolvaptan, Terlipressin, and Lumasiranѻý> More research from the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>Nonimmunosuppressive Therapy Bests ARB for Cutting Proteinuira in IgA Nephropathyѻý> Interim PROTECT data show nephroprotective potential of sparsentan Apr 15, 2023
<ѻý>Common Diuretic Pauses Atherosclerosis in CKD, T2Dѻý> If finerenone isn't available, try spironolactone, said researcher Apr 15, 2023
<ѻý>Low-Potassium Diet Not Enough to Stave off Recurrent Hyperkalemiaѻý> Consider adding a potassium binder to the mix, researcher suggests Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Goutѻý> Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial Apr 14, 2023
<ѻý>Another Measure of Terlipressin Success in Hepatorenal Syndromeѻý> Goal of 30% reduction in serum creatinine in the absence of full response or HRS reversal Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Long COVID Patients on Dialysis See Elevated Oxidative Stress Markersѻý> Temporary vascular access, uncontrolled hypertension may be risk factors in this population Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Surgery No Help for the Kidneys in Older Folks With Primary Hyperparathyroidismѻý> But those under 60 saw a significant benefit with parathyroidectomy Apr 10, 2023
<ѻý>Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connectionѻý> Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers Apr 07, 2023
<ѻý>Cough Syrup Likely Culprit in Dozens of Child Deaths in Gambia, Says CDCѻý> Imported diethylene glycol-containing products resulted in an outbreak of acute kidney injury Mar 02, 2023
<ѻý>Daily Thiazide No Help in Preventing Recurrent Kidney Stonesѻý> Three different dosages of hydrochlorothiazide no better than placebo Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Sparsentan for IgA Nephropathy-Related Proteinuriaѻý> Non-immunosuppressive therapy led to 50% reduction in proteinuria Feb 21, 2023
<ѻý>Diabetes Drug for Cats Now Approved in Humans Tooѻý> Oral SGLT2 inhibitor bexagliflozin indicated for adults with type 2 diabetes Jan 23, 2023
<ѻý>Conspiracy Theorists' Cancer Beliefs; HIV Meds and Ethnicityѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: sodium levels and health outcomes Jan 07, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Pre-Op Axitinib Helps for Partial Nephrectomy of Complex Renal Tumorsѻý> Approach in small ongoing trial resulted in reduction in tumor size and complexity Dec 02, 2022
<ѻý>Watch for Severe Hypocalcemia in Dialysis Patients on Prolia, FDA Warnsѻý> Agency said potential risk may require more frequent blood calcium monitoring Nov 22, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Panel Endorses Kidney Disease Drug for Serum Phosphorus Controlѻý> Advisors see need for alternatives, citing suboptimal efficacy and tolerance of approved options Nov 17, 2022
<ѻý>After Rejection, Tenapanor for Kidney Disease Faces FDA's Outside Expertsѻý> Drug's effect on serum phosphorus "small and of unclear clinical significance," say FDA reviewers Nov 15, 2022
<ѻý>Earlier Terlipressin May Be Better for HRS-AKI in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failureѻý> More acute kidney injury reversals at 7 days and lower mortality with initiation at 12 hours 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>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>New HRS Drug Cuts Need for Renal Replacement Tx After Liver Transplantѻý> Follow-up data from CONFIRM trial show terlipressin benefit in key subgroup Oct 25, 2022
<ѻý>The Kidney Transplant Ecosystem Is Ripe for Reformѻý> Here are the policies and payment systems that need to change Oct 11, 2022
<ѻý>Salt Pills During Diuresis: Acute HF Patients Neither Helped Nor Harmedѻý> Small randomized trial challenges conventional thinking about sodium Oct 05, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Finally OKs First Drug for Hepatorenal Syndromeѻý> Pivotal trial data showed terlipressin nearly doubled reversal of the condition Sep 15, 2022
<ѻý>Age-Related Kidney Function Loss Differs Significantly by Genderѻý> Age- and sex-adjusted definitions of chronic kidney disease may be necessary, researchers say Aug 17, 2022
<ѻý>CDC: More Clots, Kidney Failure in Kids After COVIDѻý> Post-COVID symptoms run the gamut for kids and teens Aug 05, 2022
<ѻý>Kidney Failure May Drive COVID Deaths in People With Sickle Cell Traitѻý> COVID-19 severity strongly linked with sickle cell anemia as well Jun 27, 2022
<ѻý>Transplant Success Without Immune Suppressive Drugsѻý> Did small pediatric case series achieve the "Holy Grail" of transplant medicine? Jun 15, 2022
<ѻý>Tirzepatide Reduced Albuminuria in T2D Patients With Heart Riskѻý> Subanalysis of SURPASS-4 trial compared the GLP-1/GIP agonist against insulin glargine Jun 06, 2022