Important Updates to the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2022 Incorporate New Evidence Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Jun 2022 9:15 AM ISTToday, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) published important updates to the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2022 (Standards of Care), in...
Metformin and statins improve overall survival in men with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer: Study Medha Baranwal10 Jun 2022 8:00 PM ISTCanada: The use of metformin and statins results in prolonged overall survival and an improved response rate of prostate-specific antigen (PSA),...
Finerenone beneficial for CV, and kidney outcomes irrespective of GLP-1 RA use: ADA Medha Baranwal10 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTChicago, IL: The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) does not modify the benefits of finerenone on composite cardiovascular...
High prevalence of AKI in patients presenting with dengue fever: Study Dr. Shravani Dali9 Jun 2022 10:00 AM ISTThere is a high prevalence of Acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients presenting with dengue fever according to a recent study published in the Journal...
Intake of 5-ARIs for BPH not associated with increased mortality in prostate cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Jun 2022 7:30 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that Intake of 5-ARIs for BPH is not associated with increased mortality in prostate cancer. The study has been...
Tirzepatide Slows CKD Progression among diabetes patients with Increased CV risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Jun 2022 9:15 AM ISTTirzepatide can slow progression of chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes according to an analysis of SURPASS-4 data presented at ADA 2022. In...
Vaccination protects patients on dialysis from severe COVID-19 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Jun 2022 6:15 AM ISTWashington, DC: In an analysis of patients with kidney failure receiving dialysis who had become infected with SARS-CoV-2, those who were vaccinated...
Primary glomerular disease associated with high cardiovascular disease risk Dr. Nandita Mohan6 Jun 2022 10:00 AM ISTIt is a known fact that patients with chronic kidney disease are known to be at high risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular risk in patients...
Everolimus after surgery improves outcomes in high-risk kidney cancer patients Dr. Nandita Mohan6 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTIn a study of patients with high-risk renal cell carcinoma, those who took the drug everolimus daily for up to one year after surgery lived longer...
Coffee consumption linked to reduced risk of acute kidney injury, finds study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli4 Jun 2022 12:30 PM ISTIf you need another reason to start the day drinking a cup of joe, a recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has revealed that consuming at...
Aspirin may prevent major CV events in patients with CKD Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 Jun 2022 12:15 PM ISTCanada: In a recent study done by Johannes F.E. Mann, it was seen that aspirin alone or in conjunction with a polypill may significantly reduce...
Intraoperative hypotension associated with persistent acute kidney disease: BJA Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 Jun 2022 7:30 PM ISTUSA: Intraoperative hypotension is related to persistent but not delayed acute kidney disease after noncardiac surgery, says an article published in...
