Voclosporin Maintains Proteinuria Reduction & eGFR in Lupus Nephritis Josepha James11 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTVoclosporin, a novel calcineurin inhibitor (CNI), has been tested successfully in two pivotal trials in adult patients with lupus nephritis. A recent...
Canagliflozin use does not significantly reduce MI risk in diabetics: Study Medha Baranwal11 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTAustralia: The use of SGLT2 inhibitor canagliflozin does not significantly reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in the population of CANVAS...
Dapagliflozin improves kidney and cardiac function in cases of FSGS kidney disease: Study Hina Zahid10 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTSGLT2 inhibitors offer a promising new therapeutic option in the field of nephrology and are likely to be used more extensively in future, both in...
Novel penile traction device restores penile length and sexual function after prostatectomy: Study Hina Zahid10 Jun 2021 7:00 AM ISTPTT would be the first treatment with high-quality research data showing improvement in penile length and erectile function in men who have undergone...
Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet Rescues Obese Patients From Hypogonadism Dr Kartikeya Kohli9 Jun 2021 8:15 AM ISTLow levels of testosterone and sex hormone (SHBG) levels are often present in subjects with overweight and obesity. A recent study suggests that...
Finerenone can lower AFib risk in patients with diabetes, CKD: Study Hina Zahid8 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTGreece: Finerenone may reduce the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease...
Study links depression to rapid kidney function decline Hina Zahid7 Jun 2021 9:45 AM ISTChina: A study of people with normal healthy kidneys found that those with more frequent depressive symptoms are more likely to show signs of rapid...
Lung ultrasound can efficiently diagnose volume overload in hemodialysis patients Hina Zahid5 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTAn abbreviated lung ultrasound protocol can efficiently determine presence of lung congestion in patients receiving hemodialysis and help expedite...
Metabolic Acidosis Might Worsen Kidney Outcomes in Patients with Stage 3-5 CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli2 Jun 2021 9:00 AM ISTMetabolic acidosis is a common complication of advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with several adverse outcomes, including...
Discontinuation of RAAS inhibitors Might Worsen Kidney Function in Kids With CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli1 Jun 2021 8:30 AM ISTRenin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibition (RAASi) with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition or angiotensin receptor blockade (ARB) is...
Using depression screening tools in patients with kidney failure Hina Zahid28 May 2021 9:45 PM ISTWashington, DC - A recent analysis examines research on the use of depression screening tools in patients with kidney failure. The results appear in...
Plant-Based Milk Might Benefit Patients with CKD, Finds Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli28 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTPatients with kidney stones are counselled to eat a diet low in animal protein, sodium, and oxalate and rich in fruits and vegetables, with a modest...
