Laxatives Lower Risk of Hyperkalemia in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli13 May 2021 8:00 AM ISTConstipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) partly because of their sedentary...
Microwave ablation effective treatment option for small renal masses, finds study Medha Baranwal12 May 2021 7:30 AM ISTUK: Microwave ablation (MWA) is a safe and effective treatment method and can be considered for the management of small renal masses in patients with...
Vibegron has Promising Effect in Patients With Overactive Bladder Dr Kartikeya Kohli10 May 2021 6:15 PM ISTAnticholinergic agents have been a mainstay of treatment for Overactive Bladder (OAB) but, their use is associated with adverse effects, particularly...
Erythropoietin use linked to risk of hip fractures in dialysis patients: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan6 May 2021 8:34 PM ISTAccording to a recent study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, researchers have observed that erythropoietin treatment (EPO)...
Hormone therapy: a probable solution for postmenopausal women with nocturia Dr. Nandita Mohan6 May 2021 9:19 AM ISTRecent research reveals that treatment of postmenopausal women with systemic hormonal therapy (HT) led to a significant reduction in nocturia...
FDA Approves dapagliflozin for treating Chronic Kidney Disease Dr Kartikeya Kohli1 May 2021 7:46 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved dapagliflozin oral tablets to reduce the risk of kidney function decline, kidney failure,...
Smartphone app may benefit kidney transplant recipients by monitoring treatment Hina Zahid30 April 2021 10:00 AM ISTWashington, DC - Results from a new study indicate that a pharmacist-led smartphone app may help safeguard against medication-related health problems...
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...
