Hypoglycemia Increases Mortality Risk in CKD Patients on Hemodialysis Jacinthlyn Sylvia21 Nov 2023 10:15 AM ISTChronic kidney disease (CKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis frequently experience hypoglycemia with potential life-threatening consequences. A new...
Haemoglobin glycation index novel risk factor for CKD in general population Medha Baranwal8 Nov 2023 2:30 AM ISTJapan: A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has revealed the haemoglobin glycation index (HGI) to be a...
Sotagliflozin protects kidney and heart in patients with diabetes and CKD Dr Kartikeya Kohli6 Nov 2023 8:45 AM ISTSodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are medications that lower blood sugar levels and also provide kidney- and heart-related...
Aldosterone synthase inhibitor shows promise in CKD trial: Boehringer Ingelheim Ruchika Sharma5 Nov 2023 2:30 PM ISTGermany: Boehringer Ingelheim has announced promising 14-week Phase II data for BI 690517, a novel selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor...
New Kerendia data show impact of early albuminuria reduction in patients with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes: Bayer Ruchika Sharma4 Nov 2023 3:04 PM ISTBerlin: Bayer has announced new late-breaking Kerendia (finerenone) data from FIDELITY, a prespecified pooled analysis of the Phase III...
Patients with lower BMI more likely to achieve target BP with SGLT2 inhibitors Medha Baranwal31 Oct 2023 10:15 AM ISTJapan: A paper published in Hypertension Research has suggested that pretreatment body mass index (BMI) affects the achievement of target blood...
Sun Pharma to now offer Desidustat, first oral treatment for CKD-associated anaemia in India under brand Rytstat Ruchika Sharma30 Oct 2023 12:50 PM ISTMumbai: Strengthening its position in the chronic kidney disease space, Sun pharma is now going to offer Desidustat, the first-of-its-kind oral...
Intravenous Difelikefalin may improve pruritus in hemodialysis patients Niveditha Subramani27 Oct 2023 9:00 PM ISTPruritus also known as itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in...
Considering Probiotic in CKD: Exploring Complementary Effect on Protein Metabolism Dr Kartikeya Kohli27 Oct 2023 12:45 PM ISTChronic kidney disease(CKD) has emerged as one of the leading non-communicable causes of death globally, and its burden is anticipated to rise in the...
Smokeless Tobacco Use Linked to Anemia, Hypertension, and CKD Dr Riya Dave26 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTNew research has shed light on the potential health risks associated with the use of smokeless tobacco, particularly in regions where it remains...
Women with CKD may commonly experience abnormal menstruation and infertility Jacinthlyn Sylvia22 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn a recent study, researchers shed light on the often overlooked intersection of female reproductive health and chronic kidney disease (CKD),...
FDA approves tenapanor for lowering serum phosphorous levels in CKD patients on dialysis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 Oct 2023 10:45 AM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tenapanor (Xphozah) for lowering serum phosphorous levels in patients with CKD on...
