Sparsentan Failed to Preserve Kidney Function Over Time in FSGS However, more patients on the drug achieved partial remission of proteinuria vs irbesartan Nov 03, 2023
Mid-Stage Win for Novel IgA Nephropathy Drug APRIL-neutralizing antibody sibeprenlimab reduced proteinuria and stabilized eGFR Nov 02, 2023
Saline Goes Head-to-Head With Balanced Crystalloid IV Fluids for Kidney Transplant Researcher argued saline should be reconsidered as the standard IV fluid used Nov 07, 2022
Mixed Results With Alerts for AKI-Related Medications in Hospital EHR pings improved outcomes in those on PPIs, but lacked general clinical impact Nov 06, 2022
Not So Cool After All: No CV Benefit With Lower-Temp Dialysate in Hemodialysis Some patients in MyTEMP trial even complained cooler dialysate was "worst possible feeling" Nov 06, 2022
Empagliflozin Protects At-Risk Patients From CKD Progression Also cut risk for cardiovascular-related death and worsening kidney function Nov 04, 2022
Stop RAS Inhibitors in Advanced CKD? STOP ACEi Trial Sheds Some Light Findings do not support discontinuation to improve kidney function, researchers say Nov 03, 2022
Avacopan Helps Vasculitis Patients With Renal Impairment Wean Off Steroids Patients saw better eGFR recovery compared with prednisone Nov 08, 2021
Longer Steroid Course No Better for Young Kids With Nephrotic Syndrome Study compared 6-month course to standard 3-month therapy Nov 08, 2021
Steroids Cut Risk for Serious Renal Events in IgA Nephropathy Researcher says TESTING study findings support new KDIGO guidelines Nov 08, 2021
Injectable PH1 Therapy Also Effective in Advanced CKD Trial looked at patients with stages 3B through 5 chronic kidney disease Nov 07, 2021
More Good News for Empagliflozin in Patients With Heart Failure Slower renal function decline with SGLT-2 inhibitor in EMPEROR-Preserved trial Nov 06, 2021
Investigational Oral CKD-Anemia Agent Effective, Safe HIF-PHI daprodustat increased hemoglobin without hurting heart Nov 05, 2021
Diuretic Bolstered Blood Pressure Control in Advanced CKD But some safety signals did arise in 12-week trial Nov 05, 2021
More Top Research From Kidney Week 2020 Additional studies on anemia, heart risk, and racial disparities in chronic kidney disease Oct 27, 2020
Alternating Dual-Agent Tx Offers Better Remission in Nephropathy Corticosteroid-cyclophosphamide bests sequential tacrolimus-rituximab in PMN Oct 25, 2020
Finerenone Cuts Kidney, Heart Risks in CKD and T2D Patients saw less hyperkalemia than with spironolactone but still some Oct 23, 2020
Muscle Relaxant Tied to Severe Confusion in CKD Patients Higher dose of baclofen associated with encephalopathy in older patients Nov 10, 2019
New Agent Relieves Itching for Patients on Dialysis "This is the first time anyone has shown anything that's worked" Nov 08, 2019
SGLT-2 for Stage 3 CKD; Opioids for CKD; Kidney Transplant Discard & Disabilities Roundup of more top abstracts from Kidney Week 2018 Oct 30, 2018
Time to Question Obesity-Based Cutoffs in Kidney Transplantation? Study finds outcomes non-inferior to patients with BMI 35 and under Oct 29, 2018
High-Dose Iron an Option for Maintenance Hemodialysis High-dose noninferior to low-dose, required less erythropoiesis-stimulating agent Oct 28, 2018
Sparsentan Cuts Proteinuria in Rare Kidney Disorder Significant reduction in UP/C ratio with higher doses in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis patients Oct 28, 2018
Acute Kidney Injury Linked with Higher Dementia Risk Risk heightened even among those with full renal recovery Oct 28, 2018
Kidney Docs Express Uncertainty About Women's Health U.S., Canadian nephrologists especially lack confidence in contraceptive counseling Oct 28, 2018
Kidney Outcomes Mixed Bag with Intensive Metabolic Care Tight glucose control reduced, while intensive BP goals raised Oct 26, 2018
Device May Ease Fistula Creation Catheter-based, ultrasound-guided device had good long-term patency Nov 08, 2017
Rituxan Has Promise in Idiopathic Nephropathy B-cell targeting with rituximab seems as effective as with cyclosporine Nov 06, 2017
CTA with IV Contrast May Mean Less Acute Kidney Injury AKI seemed less likely than with intracoronary contrast administration Nov 05, 2017
Boosting Water Intake Didn't Slow eGFR Decline in CKD Water coaching did lead to better 24-hour urine volume Nov 04, 2017
EHRs Help Identify Patients for CKD Care Flagged at-risk patients in pragmatic trial with little added burden Nov 03, 2017
ASN 2017: The Future of Personalized Nephrology Tissue engineering, drug discovery challenges among highlight topics Oct 30, 2017
Oral Treatment for T2D Tied to Renal Protection SGLT2 inhibitor shows favorable effect on eGFR Nov 22, 2016
Quick Steroid Withdrawal Works in Post-Transplant Diabetes Incidence dropped from 39% to about 24% Nov 21, 2016
Opioid Rx Linked to Higher Mortality in Dialysis Patients Risks for hospitalization, dialysis discontinuation also higher Nov 18, 2016
New Hospital Care Model Cut Readmissions, Boosted Satisfaction Specialists urged to reconnect with generalist roots Nov 18, 2016
Nephrologists at Kidney Week Blast Recertification Process Consensus: stop making it a high-stakes exam Nov 18, 2016
New Antibody Found in Membranous Nephropathy Antibodies against THSD7A may be behind some cases. Nov 14, 2014