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Not All Nephrologists Measure Kidney Size in 'Adult' Polycystic Kidney Disease

Of those who do, 88% reported using the gold-standard imaging biomarker in determining prognosis

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Sparsentan Bests Irbesartan for Rare, Progressive Kidney Disease

However, the FDA remains unconvinced that results support a new indication for the drug

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Blood Disorder Drug Cuts Proteinuria in Rare Kidney Disorder

Reduced 24-hour UPCR by 38.3%

May 16, 2024
NKF over a photo of Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, in Long Beach, CA
Draw Between Two Diuretics for Renal Prevention in Hypertension

But researcher questions if patients were underdosed

May 16, 2024
NKF over a photo of Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, in Long Beach, CA
QT-Prolonging Meds Commonly Doled Out to Dialysis Patients

Most scripts originated from clinicians other than nephrologists

Apr 30, 2024
A photo of a female nurse preparing her senior male patient for dialysis.
Paxlovid and COVID; Breast Cancer and Lymph Node Removal

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Apr 20, 2024
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California Sets Long-Awaited Drinking Water Limit for 'Erin Brockovich' Contaminant

The rule is the first in the nation to specifically target the heavy metal

Apr 18, 2024
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Antipsychotics in Dementia Tied to Wider Range of 'Serious Harms'

Steepest increases in risk observed for pneumonia, kidney injury, VTE, and stroke

Apr 17, 2024
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TNF Inhibitors for IBD Linked to Kidney Function Declines

Observational VA data support recommendations for monitoring with initiation

Apr 16, 2024
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Multidisciplinary Team Intervention Flops for Improving CKD Outcomes

Intervention "did not overcome barriers" to PCP, patient behavior changes, editorialists say

Apr 15, 2024
A photo of a woman receiving dialysis in a clinic.
No Difference in Kidney Failure Risk Between Three Anti-VEGF Agents for Eye Disease

"We can let other factors guide our treatment," researcher says

Apr 10, 2024
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Primary Care Strategy Fails to Reduce Kidney-Dysfunction Triad Hospitalizations

Secondary outcomes also showed no significant differences

Apr 03, 2024
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Once-Rejected Drug Now FDA Approved for CKD-Related Anemia

Indication for HIF-PH inhibitor vadadustat limited to patients already on dialysis

Mar 28, 2024
FDA APPROVED vadadustat (Vafseo) over a photo of a woman receiving dialysis.
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