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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in nephrology.

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<乌鸦传媒>Coronary Heart Disease by Age 45 Linked With Subsequent Dementia

All-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia risks elevated

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<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

<乌鸦传媒>Live Shingles Vaccine and Waning Immunity; Semaglutide and CV Events

Also in TTHealthWatch: sodium and blood pressure; aspirin and LVADs

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<乌鸦传媒>Brolucizumab Noninferior to Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema

At a non-approved dose, the anti-VEGF drug had similar outcomes as rival

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Even Small Diabetes Distress Changes Clinically Important

Researchers calculated cutoffs for significant DDS-17 scale changes

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<乌鸦传媒>One Copeptin Test More Accurate as Diagnostic for AVP Deficiency

However, this test was more complicated, with more side effects, researchers note

FDA ADCOMM taurolidine + heparin catheter lock solution (Defencath) over a photo of a man receiving dialysis.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Product to Thwart Bloodstream Infections During Dialysis

Taurolidine-heparin solution reduced infections by 71% versus heparin alone

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<乌鸦传媒>Diabetes Linked to Higher Colorectal Cancer Risk

Associated risks highest in those with recent diagnoses

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>Lowering the Target for Blood Pressure Is Best, Study Affirms

Huge trial from China reinforces the message from SPRINT for higher-risk hypertensive patients

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

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Cuts Dementia Risk

Benefit finally proven in clinical trial

AHA over a photo of Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

<乌鸦传媒>Antihypertensives Do Not Detract From the BP Reduction of a Low-Sodium Diet

Dietary change produces clinically relevant BP changes within a week

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

FDA APPROVED Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system over a computer rendering of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Renal Denervation System for Hypertension

Catheter-based technology will finally enter the market with ultrasound-based device

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

<乌鸦传媒>Hospitalizations After Fake Ozempic; Abortion Rights Win Big; Ketamine Use Booms

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

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

A photo of a senior woman sitting on an operating table prior to surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgery

Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension

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

<乌鸦传媒>Kidney Transplant Rates Stubbornly Resist Systems Intervention in Canada

Multi-pronged approach to boost living and deceased donor transplant fails in randomized trial

<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

<乌鸦传媒>Heat and Cardiovascular Death; Time-Restricted Eating or Caloric Restriction in T2D

Also in TTHealthWatch: managing nasal airway obstruction

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<乌鸦传媒>Pharmacist Prescribing for BP Control Makes Economic Sense

Clinical benefits of pharmacist-prescribed antihypertensives known for years

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

A scanning electron microscope image of fecal bacteria.

<乌鸦传媒>Fecal Transplants in Kidney Recipients Reduced Resistant Pathogens

Multidrug resistant organisms replaced by competing antibiotic-susceptible relatives

2023 YEAR IN REVIEW Type 2 Diabetes over a photo of a woman using a glucose meter.

<乌鸦传媒>Year in Review: Type 2 Diabetes

New approvals, guidance on GLP-1s before surgery, and access issues led the news in 2023

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

<乌鸦传媒>Wegovy and Thyroid Cancer; Maine Shooter's Mental Health; 469 Heat Deaths

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

TCT over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Tricuspid Valve Replacement Safe, Effective in Pivotal Trial

Outcome data still awaited after positive interim results

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Study Highlights Metformin's Dementia Protection Properties

Association appeared irrespective of HbA1c level

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

TCT over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Risk TAVR Converging or Diverging With Surgical Outcomes, Depending on the Valve

Intermediate-term reports from PARTNER 3 and Evolut Low Risk trials

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

<乌鸦传媒>CVS Pulls Phenylephrine Cold Meds; Doc's Murder/Suicide; Red Meat and Diabetes

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Highly Potent Statin Stands Out for Diabetes, Cataract Risks

Head-to-head comparison of rosuvastatin vs atorvastatin in LODESTAR trial

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

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>'Surprising' Contribution of Pulmonary Hypertension to ARDS Outcomes

Coexisting conditions spell markedly poor clinical course

HFSA over a photo of Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

<乌鸦传媒>Modest Risks Come With Moving Fast on HF Drugs After Acute Event

STRONG-HF analysis details the impact

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