Metformin may be potential treatment of non-diabetic CKD, finds study Dr Satabdi Saha26 April 2021 6:17 AM ISTMetformin, widely used for treatment of type 2 diabetes, inhibits mitochondrial respiratory chain complex and transiently decreases mitochondrial...
Cycling study transforms heart health of dialysis patients Hina Zahid21 April 2021 5:45 AM ISTCycling at moderate intensity during dialysis could drastically improve the heart health of patients with kidney failure and result in significant...
Strict Phosphate Control Delays CAC Progression In Patients On Hemodialysis, EPISODE Trial Dr Kartikeya Kohli18 April 2021 11:30 PM ISTIn patients on maintenance dialysis, cardiovascular mortality risk is remarkably high, which can be partly explained by severe coronary artery...
Overactive Bladder significantly associated with falls in Older Adults Dr Kartikeya Kohli17 April 2021 2:00 AM ISTFalls leading to physical trauma and restriction of activity are among the principal causes of morbidity in the elderly. In a study, researchers have...
Longer delay of RRT does no good for critically ill severe AKI patients: Study Medha Baranwal16 April 2021 7:15 AM ISTFrance: Longer postponement of renal replacement therapy (RRT) did not confer any additional benefit and is indeed harmful in critically ill patients...
TAVR associated with improved kidney function in aortic stenosis patients: Study Medha Baranwal14 April 2021 5:00 AM ISTUSA: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage is more likely to improve than worsen in severe aortic stenosis patients with renal disease undergoing TAVR,...
Low Potassium Dialysate Improves Hyperkalemia in ESRD patients Dr Kartikeya Kohli13 April 2021 8:15 AM ISTHyperkalemia is a modifiable risk factor for sudden cardiac death, a leading cause of mortality in hemodialysis patients. A study published in the...
Atrial Fibrillation Not Tied to Cognitive Decline in Patients with CKD: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli8 April 2021 9:30 PM ISTAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically significant arrhythmia worldwide, and evidence suggests that it is highly prevalent in persons...
Intravenous Radio-contrast Does Not Harm Kidney Function: JAMA Dr Kartikeya Kohli7 April 2021 10:30 AM ISTOne of the most important reported harms of radiocontrast administration is acute kidney injury (AKI), an adverse effect known as contrast-induced...
Iron Deficiency tied to Heart Failure Hospitalization in CKD Patients, finds study Dr Kartikeya Kohli5 April 2021 6:40 PM ISTChronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Heart Failure (HF)are commonly coexistent conditions and both share common risk factors and comorbidities. In a...
ESP block effectively alleviates acute renal colic pain: Study Medha Baranwal4 April 2021 7:15 PM ISTTurkey: Erector spinae plane (ESP) block can be considered as a safe and efficient method for the management of acute renal colic pain, reducing the...
Lumasiran reduces kidney failure risk in primary hyperoxaluria type 1 patients: NEJM Medha Baranwal3 April 2021 11:15 AM ISTDelhi: The administration of lumasiran reduces the excretion of urinary oxalate -- the cause of progressive kidney failure in patients with primary...
