<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>Olympic Ice Dancer's Renal Cell Carcinomaѻý> Maia Shibutani is "embracing the moment" and raising money for healthcare workers Sep 10, 2020
<ѻý>SGLT2 Inhibitor Wows in Chronic Kidney Diseaseѻý> DAPA-CKD shows fewer renal events, prolonged overall survival Aug 30, 2020
<ѻý>Diabetes Drugs Looking for Broad Role in COVID-19ѻý> The mechanisms check out and trials are underway Aug 24, 2020
<ѻý>Renal Denervation: No Rush for BP-Lowering Benefitѻý> RADIANCE-HTN SOLO data suggest a little more time for med optimization does no harm Jun 26, 2020
<ѻý>Ertugliflozin Tx: Safe for the Heart in Patients With T2Dѻý> Phase III VERTIS-CV trial meets primary endpoint of MACE non-inferiority Jun 17, 2020
<ѻý>Voclosporin Beats Standard of Care in Lupus Nephritisѻý> High rates of response seen even among difficult-to-treat Hispanic patients Jun 05, 2020
<ѻý>Remdesivir Safety Forecast: Watch the Liver, Kidneysѻý> Data remain sparse, but a few risks are emerging May 19, 2020
<ѻý>Benign Kidney Tumors Shrink With mTOR Inhibitorѻý> More than 50% reduction in angiomyolipoma volume, though with "some toxicities" Apr 24, 2020
<ѻý>COVID-19 Hit NYC Kidney Transplant Recipients Hardѻý> Study "raises very serious concerns about the safety of transplant patients in this outbreak" Apr 24, 2020
<ѻý>NKF 2020: New Lupus Tx; Staying on Spironolactone, and Moreѻý> Research highlights from the National Kidney Foundation virtual meeting Mar 30, 2020
<ѻý>Phosphate Binder Type Matters in Dialysisѻý> Hospital admission rates, healthcare costs varied according to binder prescribed Mar 28, 2020
<ѻý>Entresto in HF Tied to Less Kidney Declineѻý> Meta-analysis shows trend favoring drug over ACE inhibitor or ARB alone Mar 27, 2020
<ѻý>Phase II Success for Oral CKD-Related Pruritus Agentѻý> Novel drug activates kappa opioid receptors Mar 27, 2020
<ѻý>CKD, Uric Acid, and Heart Disease: What's the Link?ѻý> Stage 3 CKD patients with higher uric acid levels also saw worse heart health Mar 26, 2020
<ѻý>Organ Transplant: 'Essential' Surgery in a Time of Pandemicѻý> Centers describe the tough choices, strategies, and outcomes they're seeing Mar 26, 2020
<ѻý>Quit Angiotensin Meds When Kidney Function Worsens? Not So Fastѻý> Low eGFR patients were better off staying on certain medications, study finds Mar 09, 2020
<ѻý>With Hip Surgery, Watch for Kidney Injuryѻý> Complications included infection, transfusion, revision, and death Feb 21, 2020
<ѻý>Vascular Changes Often Missed in Lupus Nephritisѻý> Biopsies alone don't tell the story, study suggests Jan 09, 2020
<ѻý>Are Low-Density Incidental Renal Masses Being Misdiagnosed?ѻý> New study raises concerns about criteria for benign cysts vs aggressive renal cancer Dec 23, 2019
<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>CKD Patients With Osteoporosis Benefit From New Drugѻý> New FRAME analysis backs use of romosozumab in this population Sep 26, 2019
<ѻý>Osteoporosis Drug Wins; Tramadol and Blood Sugarѻý> News and commentary from the endocrinology world Aug 30, 2019
<ѻý>GLP-1 RA Benefits Extend Beyond MACE Reductionѻý> Meta-analysis pooled data on all major outcomes trials for agent class Aug 16, 2019
<ѻý>Dialysis Takes Heavy Toll on Elderlyѻý> Loss of independence and increased caregiver burden common, study found Jun 27, 2019
<ѻý>No Added CV Risk for Oral Semaglutide in T2Dѻý> Safety study buffs resume for oral GLP-1 receptor agonist Jun 11, 2019
<ѻý>Urine Marker Predicts Kidney Benefit With Trulicityѻý> Secondary AWARD-7 analysis finds subgroup getting the most renal protection Jun 11, 2019
<ѻý>Dapagliflozin Boosts Renal Function in T2Dѻý> Secondary outcomes build on previously reported cardiovascular benefit from SGLT2 inhibitors Jun 10, 2019
<ѻý>Apixaban May be Better Option in Patients with CKD and AFibѻý> Meta-analysis shows lower incidence of future stroke, major bleeding versus warfarin May 11, 2019
<ѻý>Trial Data Confirm: Veltassa, Lokelma Effective for Hyperkalemiaѻý> But agents' long-term safety and efficacy not yet established May 10, 2019
<ѻý>Itchy Skin Threatens CKD Patients' Quality of Lifeѻý> More severe cases seen in those with higher stages of chronic kidney disease Apr 12, 2019
<ѻý>Wearables for Hyperkalemia Screening: Hold the Applause?ѻý> Performance less than optimal in detecting excess potassium in kidney dysfunction Apr 03, 2019
<ѻý>Salt Reference Intake Levels Updatedѻý> Report draws attention to levels that will shake CV risk Mar 05, 2019
<ѻý>Kidney Disease Payment System Draws Medicare Scrutinyѻý> 'We do not think the state of kidney disease care is acceptable' Feb 15, 2019
<ѻý>Kidney Stones Tied to Renal Carcinomaѻý> But more research is needed to unravel mechanisms behind the relationships, study authors say Dec 20, 2018
<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>High-Dose Iron an Option for Maintenance Hemodialysisѻý> High-dose noninferior to low-dose, required less erythropoiesis-stimulating agent Oct 28, 2018