Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic equivalent of Renagel Tablets Ruchika Sharma18 Jun 2021 12:45 PM ISTSevelamer Hydrochloride Tablets are indicated for the control of serum phosphorous in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
Urinary Biomarker Can Predict Renal Injury in CKD Patients After Cardiac Procedure Dr Kartikeya Kohli16 Jun 2021 9:43 AM ISTAdministration of iodinated contrast media (CM) during invasive cardiovascular procedures may be associated with impairment of kidney function. This...
How SGLT2 inhibitors slow CKD progression regardless of diabetes status, finds Study Hina Zahid14 Jun 2021 10:00 AM ISTThe researchers have experienced the first real breakthrough in the treatment of chronic kidney disease in a long time with SGLT2 inhibitors...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lanthanum carbonate Vs Calcium Carbonate for Hyperphosphatemia: JAMA Dr Kartikeya Kohli21 May 2021 10:59 AM ISTHyperphosphatemia is a significant factor associated with cardiovascular events and all-cause death among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD)....
Metformin effectively controls blood sugar in diabetics With moderate CKD: Study Medha Baranwal20 May 2021 11:30 AM ISTUSA: Blood sugar control is essential to delay or prevent the onset of diabetic kidney disease. There are a number of glucose-lowering medications...
Fixed-dose darbepoetin use as good as titration based use to minimize transfusions in CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli20 May 2021 9:00 AM ISTErythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) have historically been titrated to achieve a predefined haemoglobin concentration when treating patients with...
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...
