Nephrology
Nephrology
06/22/2016
Recent research investigated the efficacy and safety of long-term use of pioglitazone in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and prediabetes or diabetes.
06/22/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
05/25/2016
New research examined the link between sodium intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease among patients with chronic kidney disease.
05/25/2016
Renal Function
Renal Function
04/15/2016
A recent study examined the association between proton pump inhibitors and risk of developing chronic kidney disease, kidney disease progression, and end-stage renal disease.
04/15/2016
Heart Disease
Heart Disease
04/08/2016
A new study examined the potential for utilizing the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 metric, developed to measure and promote cardiovascular health, to help predict risk of chronic kidney...
04/08/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
02/18/2016
A recent study examined the prevalence of masked hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease and normal clinic blood pressure levels.
02/18/2016
Nephrology
Nephrology
01/28/2016
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued recommendations to help prevent the spread of HCV in dialysis clinics.
01/28/2016
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/26/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A phase 3 trial shows that adding voclosporin to mycophenolate mofetil and low-dose glucocorticoids leads to higher rates of complete renal response and faster reduction in proteinuria for patients with...
11/26/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/21/2015
Jessica Ganga
A multi-center study finds kidney transplantation from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients is as safe and effective as using kidneys from HIV-negative donors, offering new insights into expanding...
11/21/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/12/2015
Jessica Ganga
A recent meta-analysis sheds light on the increased burden of cardiovascular complications in this group, emphasizing the importance of early identification and management of modifiable risk factors.
11/12/2015
Kidney stone
Kidney stone
11/04/2014
The American College of Physicians has released new guidelines on prevention strategies for recurrent kidney stones and nephrolithiasis.
11/04/2014