MitraClip Shines in Real-World, Core-Lab Data Benefits similar across anatomical complexity, advanced heart failure in post-marketing studies Jun 09, 2023
Full-On Reversal of Cardiac Amyloidosis Possible With Antibodies Future treatments don't have to be limited to slowing disease, case series suggests Jun 07, 2023
New Antiviral Option for CMV Prophylaxis After Kidney Transplant Letermovir proved noninferior to standard of care in clinical trial Jun 06, 2023
Extreme Morning Sickness Factors Into Subsequent Cardiovascular Risk for Moms Novel risk factor did not hinge on preeclampsia Jun 02, 2023
More Evidence Backs Gout Benefit for Gliflozin Agents New study finds marked risk reduction tied to drugs' urate-lowering effect Jun 02, 2023
Genetic Risk Score Predicts Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Over a dozen genetic loci linked to preeclampsia, gestational hypertension Jun 01, 2023
FDA Warns on Certain Forms of Compounded Semaglutide Some products may not contain the same active ingredient as the approved drugs Jun 01, 2023
Study Suggests Increase in Brain Aging in Those With Type 1 Diabetes But this didn't seem to translate into Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegeneration Jun 01, 2023
Sotagliflozin Gets FDA's Blessing for Heart Failure SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor approved on the basis of SOLOIST-WHF, SCORED trials May 27, 2023
Monoclonal Antibody Reduced Need For Transfusions in Low-Risk MDS Results suggest a "paradigm shift" in the treatment of anemia for these patients May 25, 2023
PCI 'Roadmap' for the Coronary Tree Cuts Contrast Use Tool could hold promise for reducing acute kidney injury risk May 19, 2023
FDA Clears iLet Bionic Pancreas System for Type 1 Diabetes System does away with need for carb counting May 19, 2023
TAVR Valves Fail Fast in ESRD, Study Shows Group predisposed to calcification shows double digit rate within 6 months May 19, 2023
HF Shunt Results Hold Up Midterm in Early Data 6-month follow-up with investigational device gives support for pivotal trial May 19, 2023
Topical Esmolol Gel Helped Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers Significantly better than standard of care at 12 and 24 weeks May 15, 2023
Experts Outline Strategies for Boosting Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease Race-neutral calculations for kidney function, leveling the playing field on waiting lists May 15, 2023
What Caused Visual Disturbance in Kidney Transplant Patient? Genetic testing identified PAX2 gene variant May 15, 2023
Multimodal Evaluations May Flag Cardiac Allograft Problems Earlier Study underscores importance of anatomical, physiological parameters May 11, 2023
Senators Call Out PBMs, Drugmakers for High Prescription Drug Costs This "is a moral issue," Sen. Bernie Sanders said during the hearing May 11, 2023
Adding This New Criteria Drastically Cut 72-Hour Insulinoma Fast Time Beta-hydroxybutyrate-based stopping point reduced burden on patients May 08, 2023
GLP-1 Agonists Come Out on Top in Cardiovascular Comparison of Newer Diabetes Meds Serious limitations noted of attempt to compare GLP-1 agonists, SGLT-2 inhibitors, however May 08, 2023
GLP-1 RAs Safe Months After Kidney Transplant Helped diabetics cut down on daily insulin dose, body weight May 08, 2023
Vascular Complications Big Contributor to Diabetes Deaths Diabetic nephropathy was most common of the fatal complications, study showed May 05, 2023
Lower BP Might Mean Less Cardiac Conduction Disease SPRINT post hoc analysis suggests a means for prevention May 03, 2023
Sodium Thiosulphate Not Much Help for Calciphylaxis in CKD Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial Apr 26, 2023
FDA Finally OKs Latest MiniMed System for Type 1 Diabetes 780G system first to feature meal detection technology Apr 24, 2023
The Worst Redo Option After TAVR? Choose the first procedure wisely, because repeats have mortality implications, researchers say Apr 24, 2023
'Relaxed' A1c OK for Mitigating Dementia Risk in Older Diabetes Patients Keeping most readings under 9% avoided elevated dementia risk Apr 17, 2023
NKF Roundup: Latest Data on Tolvaptan, Terlipressin, and Lumasiran More research from the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting Apr 17, 2023
Floaters Affect Vision of Kidney Transplant Patient UL97- and UL54-resistant CMV retinitis treated with multivirus-specific T-cell therapy Apr 17, 2023
Nonimmunosuppressive Therapy Bests ARB for Cutting Proteinuira in IgA Nephropathy Interim PROTECT data show nephroprotective potential of sparsentan Apr 15, 2023
Common Diuretic Pauses Atherosclerosis in CKD, T2D If finerenone isn't available, try spironolactone, said researcher Apr 15, 2023
Low-Potassium Diet Not Enough to Stave off Recurrent Hyperkalemia Consider adding a potassium binder to the mix, researcher suggests Apr 14, 2023
Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Gout Analysis looked at patients with stage 1-3 CKD from the MIRROR trial Apr 14, 2023
Another Measure of Terlipressin Success in Hepatorenal Syndrome Goal of 30% reduction in serum creatinine in the absence of full response or HRS reversal Apr 13, 2023
Long COVID Patients on Dialysis See Elevated Oxidative Stress Markers Temporary vascular access, uncontrolled hypertension may be risk factors in this population Apr 13, 2023
Surgery No Help for the Kidneys in Older Folks With Primary Hyperparathyroidism But those under 60 saw a significant benefit with parathyroidectomy Apr 10, 2023
Certain Painkillers Linked to Heart Failure in Type 2 Diabetes Population-based study shows older patients with poorly controlled diabetes at particular risk Apr 10, 2023
Stroke Outcomes Provide Some Clarity on Kidney-Brain Connection Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers Apr 07, 2023
Timing of Pacemaker, ICD Infections Suggests Closer Wound Checks for Some Researchers stress early detection and treatment of CIED infection Apr 05, 2023
