Stopping RAS inhibitors tied to worse outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli31 Dec 2020 4:45 PM ISTSmall studies have suggested that a group of medications called RAS inhibitors may be harmful in persons with advanced chronic kidney disease, and...
DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors effective in diabetics after kidney transplant Medha Baranwal26 Dec 2020 12:30 PM ISTGreece:Evidence regarding the utilization of DPP-4 inhibitors and particularly SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists is limited in renal...
FDA approves vibegron for overactive bladder in adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 Dec 2020 10:00 AM ISTThe food and drug administration has granted approval to vibegron (Gemtesa) for the treatment of adult patients with overactive bladder (OAB) with...
Individuals with family history of CKD at increased risk of developing CKD: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli24 Dec 2020 6:30 PM ISTA recent population-based study conducted in the Netherlands suggests that individuals who had a first-degree relative or spouse with a history of...
Increased salt Intake tied to lower risk of ESKD in elderly, finds study MD Bureau24 Dec 2020 4:45 PM ISTThe optimal level of salt intake remains ill-defined in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients under regular nephrology care. This...
Air Pollution Linked to Higher Rates of Kidney Disease Hina Zahid22 Dec 2020 10:30 AM ISTNewswise - Washington, DC - New research indicates that people may face a higher risk of developing kidney disease if they live in areas with elevated...
Pegloticase shows promising results in refractory gout in Kidney transplant patients Dr Kartikeya Kohli21 Dec 2020 6:32 PM ISTGout is common and more severe in US kidney transplant (KT) recipients, with prevalence >10x higher than in non-transplant patients. A recent...
Early surgery reduces narcotic requirement in patients with kidney stones: Study Medha Baranwal19 Dec 2020 11:00 AM ISTIndianapolis, IN: Patients with renal colic due to stone disease who opt for trial of passage (TOP) versus surgical intervention as an initial...
High-dose eplerenone reduces urinary albumin creatinine ratio in Diabetes: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli18 Dec 2020 2:15 PM ISTResearchers of Copenhagen University Hospital have found, Add on therapy of high dose eplerenone to T2D patients with a high risk of cardiovascular...
Proenkephalin useful biomarker for AKI management- ADQI consensus statement Dr Kartikeya Kohli18 Dec 2020 10:15 AM ISTAcute Kidney Injury is affecting 1 in 3 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients and the current standard of care diagnostics has considerable sensitivity...
Oxygenated hypothermic machine perfusion safely reduces post-transplant complications Dr Kartikeya Kohli16 Dec 2020 7:15 PM ISTA recent study published in The Lancet journal on 21 November 2020 suggests that oxygenated hypothermic machine perfusion is safe and reduces...
Low BP during hemodialysis indicative of peripheral vascular disease: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli15 Dec 2020 11:01 AM ISTUsing a large nationwide registry of patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis, this study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases...
