Intensive blood sugar controls progression of kidney damage in diabetics: JAMA Dr Kartikeya Kohli4 Oct 2021 10:51 AM ISTTimely blood glucose management is critical for avoiding diabetic kidney disease, and intensive vs routine glycemic control may not be linked with...
Long COVID: COVID-19 survivors at increased risk of kidney disease, study finds MD Editorial Team14 Sept 2021 6:29 PM ISTUSA: A recent study pointed out an increased risk of kidney outcomes in COVID-19 survivors during the post-acute phase of the disease. The findings of...
People with high BP or diabetes not tested for albuminuria for CKD screening: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTAlbuminuria is an under-recognized component of chronic kidney disease definition, staging, and prognosis. Guidelines, particularly for hypertension,...
Vitamin D supplements may not improve kidney function in people with prediabetes: Study Hina Zahid14 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe benefits of vitamin D might be greater in people with low blood vitamin D levels and/or reduced kidney function with prediabetes.USA: A recent...
No safe amount of lead in drinking water for patients with kidney disease, finds study Hina Zahid23 July 2021 8:15 AM ISTThe findings suggest that for patients with poor kidney function, there is no safe amount of lead in drinking water. Even low levels of lead...
Efpeglenatide lowers CV and kidney disease risk in high-risk diabetes patients: Study Medha Baranwal10 July 2021 10:15 AM ISTThe cardiovascular and renal benefits occurred independently of the baseline use of SGLT2 inhibitors, the baseline use of metformin, and the baseline...
Excessive BP reduction for acute intracerebral hemorrhage risky when kidneys don't work well Hina Zahid10 July 2021 9:00 AM ISTExcessive blood pressure reduction for acute intracerebral hemorrhage is risky in people with decreased kidney function, find researchers at the...
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...
Hyperkalemia Increases Risk of Mortality and Hospitalization, finds study Dr Kartikeya Kohli16 May 2021 11:47 PM ISTHyperkalemia is a common but potentially life-threatening electrolyte disturbance in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure,...
JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (JBCPL) enters the Nephrology segment in India, launches Renova Division Ruchika Sharma7 May 2021 5:09 PM ISTMumbai: J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced its foray into the area of Nephrology with a new dedicated division called "RENOVA" which...
Surgery for congenital heart disease tied to adult hypertension risk: JAMA Hina Zahid12 April 2021 10:15 AM ISTIn a medical records study covering thousands of children, a U.S.-Canadian team led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine concludes that while...
New app helps prevent medication harm and improve safety in patients with kidney disease Hina Zahid19 March 2021 6:30 AM ISTWashington, DC - A newly developed smartphone app may help patients with chronic kidney disease keep up to date on their medications and accurately...
