Plant-Based Diets Linked to Reduced Risk of CKD Progression and Mortality, CRIC Study Finds Medha Baranwal28 May 2024 7:45 PM ISTUSA: In a significant stride towards understanding the impact of dietary choices on kidney health, the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study...
Semaglutide reduces risk of major kidney events and death from CV causes among diabetes patients with CKD: NEJM Dr Kartikeya Kohli27 May 2024 8:15 PM ISTThe FLOW (Evaluate Renal Function with Semaglutide Once Weekly) study is a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled international trial comprising...
Frailty associated with worse cognitive function regardless of CKD status: Study Dr Kartikeya Kohli26 May 2024 8:00 PM ISTFrailty associated with worse cognitive function regardless of CKD status suggests a study published in the BMC Nephrology.Though older adults with...
Study explores link between dietary iron intake and diabetic kidney disease in individuals with diabetes Medha Baranwal24 May 2024 8:45 PM ISTChina: In a significant development in diabetes research, a new study sheds light on the association between dietary iron intake and the risk of...
Dietary interventions and salt restriction may significantly improve clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic nephropathy: Study Dr. Shravani Dali24 May 2024 9:30 AM ISTDietary interventions and salt restriction may significantly improve clinical outcomes in patients with diabetic nephropathy suggests a study...
Chlorthalidone no better than hydrochlorothiazide for renal prevention in patients with hypertension: Study Medha Baranwal23 May 2024 8:30 AM ISTUSA: The choice between different diuretics for the management of hypertension has long been a subject of debate among healthcare professionals. A...
Sparsentan superior to irbesartan in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis patients, reveals DUPLEX trial Dr Kartikeya Kohli22 May 2024 8:30 AM ISTUSA: A groundbreaking clinical trial, known as the DUPLEX trial, has unveiled promising results in treating Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS),...
Ziltivekimab targets IL-6 to effectively treat anemia patients with CKD stage 3-5, finds study Aditi20 May 2024 9:00 PM ISTAnemia affects about 15% of CKD patients and is linked to increased morbidity, mortality, and reduced quality of life. In 30-50% of dialysis patients...
Mediterranean diet beats low-fat diet for arresting kidney function decline among obese diabetics with CAD, suggests study Dr Kartikeya Kohli20 May 2024 7:45 AM ISTMediterranean diet beats low-fat diet for arresting kidney function decline among obese diabetics with CAD, suggests a study published in Nutrition...
IPGMER Doctors perform combined heart-lung transplant on young patient Kajal Rajput19 May 2024 4:00 PM ISTKolkata: In a remarkable medical feat, West Bengal witnessed a historic moment as a young patient received both a heart and lung from a single...
Febuxostat Shows Renoprotective Effects in Gout Patients: Study Dr Riya Dave17 May 2024 10:00 PM ISTResearchers in a recent study have found that febuxostat, a medication commonly used for gout management, is associated with a decreased risk of...
Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road performs two complex Robotic Kidney Transplants Kajal Rajput17 May 2024 1:00 PM ISTBengaluru: Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road, recently achieved yet another significant clinical milestone with the successful completion of complex...
