FDA approves Korsuva for pruritus associated with CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli26 Aug 2021 9:03 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved KORSUVA (difelikefalin) for injection for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pruritus...
Prasugrel a better choice to improve outcomes in ACS patients with CKD, JACC study. dr. Abhimanyu Uppal25 Aug 2021 10:00 AM ISTChronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a puzzling dilemma for physicians who care for patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The...
Study links high oxalate concentrations to sudden cardiac death in dialysis patients Medha Baranwal25 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTPatients in the highest oxalate quartile (>59.7 M) had a 40% increased risk for cardiovascular events and a 62% increased risk of sudden cardiac...
Prediabetes and diabetes independently increase risk of heart disease, CKD, and death: Study Medha Baranwal24 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTUSA: A recent study has found prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D) to be independently associated with an increased risk of CKD, ASCVD, heart...
Fluctuating BMI linked to poor prognosis in Chronic Kidney Disease: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli24 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTSouth Korean researchers found that people who had chronic kidney disease (CKD) with recent fluctuating body mass index showed higher risk of...
People with high BP or diabetes not tested for albuminuria for CKD screening: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAlbuminuria is an under-recognized component of chronic kidney disease definition, staging, and prognosis. Guidelines, particularly for hypertension,...
Dapagliflozin reduces risk for hyperkalemia in HFrEF patients treated with MRAs: Study Dr. Shravani Dali20 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTDapagliflozin Reduces Hyperkalemia Risk in Heart Failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) in patients treated with mineralocorticoid receptor...
Third shot of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine helps immunocompromised dialysis patients: Study Hina Zahid19 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe study provides strong evidence to support third dose of an mRNA vaccine as standard treatment for all immunocompromised patients who potentially...
Canagliflozin has no substantial effect on serum potassium levels: CANVAS program Dr. Shravani Dali18 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTCanagliflozin does not have a significant effect on serum potassium levels, suggests a Canagliflozin cardiovascular Assessment Study (CANVAS)...
Frailty increases UTI risk in patients with diabetes and CKD: Study Medha Baranwal17 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTTaiwan: A recent study found frailty in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) to be associated with an increased risk...
Weight fluctuations tied to poor outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: Study Hina Zahid16 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTKorea: Higher weight fluctuations or BMI variability increases the risk of cardiovascular-related problems and early death in people with chronic...
Vitamin D supplements may not improve kidney function in people with prediabetes: Study Hina Zahid14 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe benefits of vitamin D might be greater in people with low blood vitamin D levels and/or reduced kidney function with prediabetes.USA: A recent...
