Specific Kidney histopathological findings associated with risk of heart disease in CKD patients Written By Dr Kartikeya Kohli9 March 2023 11:54 AM ISTChronic kidney disease (CKD) is an independent risk factor for heart diseases, such as heart attacks, strokes or heart failure.Researchers at Brigham...
Canagliflozin use tied to reduced proteinuria in diabetes patients with HF Written By Dr Kartikeya Kohli7 March 2023 9:00 AM ISTJapan: Proteinuria regression with canagliflozin treatment in patients with T2DM (type 2 diabetes mellitus) and chronic heart failure (CHF) is...
Wearable device improves daily step counts in hemodialysis patients with ESKD Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia6 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTThe results of a study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases demonstrates that a wearable activity tracker plus structured feedback...
DEG-contaminated cough syrups led to AKI and death in many children in Gambia Written By Dr Kartikeya Kohli6 March 2023 9:30 AM ISTUSA: Syrup-based medications contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a chemical often used in antifreeze, is the probable cause of acute kidney...
Doctors at Jaypee hospital perform kidney transplant on 5-year-old suffering from rare chronic kidney disease Kajal Rajput4 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTNoida: In a heart-warming moment, a team of doctors at Jaypee Hospital on Thursday announced they have successfully transplanted a kidney in a...
Hydrochlorothiazide does not alter kidney stone recurrence: NEJM Written By Dr Kartikeya Kohli3 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTA new study published in the New England Journal Of Medicine suggests that the frequency of recurrence did not appear to differ significantly among...
Novel mobile application effective in supporting proper diet among maintenance hemodialysis patients Written By Aditi3 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTPoland: Diet plays a crucial role in the management of chronic kidney disease. Individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) receiving maintenance...
Ultrasound renal denervation is effective for BP control across hypertension of varying severities: JAMA Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 March 2023 9:45 AM ISTUSA: Ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) reduces blood pressure compared with a sham procedure, a recent study has shown. The study appeared in JAMA...
Leptospira infection- potential cause of chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology Written By Medha Baranwal1 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTSri Lanka: Exposure to Leptospira infection could be a possible causative factor for acute interstitial nephritis without any known reason (AINu),...
Lower vegetable and fruit intake tied to greater risk of death irrespective of chronic kidney disease status: Study Written By Dr Kartikeya Kohli28 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTJapan: A recent study has found that a lower intake of fruit and vegetable is associated with a higher risk of death regardless of CKD (chronic kidney...
African Americans face higher risk of dialysis graft failure: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: African American race, compared to all other races, is associated with premature arteriovenous (AV) graft failure in treating advanced kidney...
Americans on dialysis more likely to develop CVD than their Japanese counterparts Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia26 Feb 2023 9:30 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that Americans on dialysis more likely to develop CVD than their Japanese counterparts. The study by...
