Atrasentan found superior to placebo for proteinuria reduction in the Phase 3 Trial for IgA Nephropathy. Written By Dr Kartikeya Kohli4 Nov 2023 11:15 AM ISTIgA nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune disorder wherein clusters of antibodies get deposited in the kidneys, leading to inflammation and damage to...
Study finds high incidence of bullous pemphigoid in patients undergoing chronic dialysis Written By Medha Baranwal3 Nov 2023 10:00 PM ISTTaiwan: A recent study published in The Journal of Dermatology has revealed chronic dialysis to be an independent risk factor for the development of...
Apollo Spectra Hospital Kanpur introduces state of art Gastroenterology Dept, Renal Dialysis Units Kajal Rajput3 Nov 2023 10:30 AM ISTThe Gastroenterology, GI and Metabolic Disorders Institute is equipped with the latest diagnostic technology and a wide range of treatment options for...
Vitamin E and silymarin may protct against gentamicin-induced oxidative stress and nephrotoxicity Written By Niveditha Subramani2 Nov 2023 10:30 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that vitamin E and Silymarin show a protective effect on gentamicin-induced oxidative stress and...
Epigenetic clock indicates that kidney transplantation and not dialysis mitigates effects of renal ageing Written By Niveditha Subramani1 Nov 2023 4:00 PM ISTChronic kidney disease(CKD) is a global concern that affects approximately 10% of the general population worldwide, amounting to 800 million...
Extended Home Hemodialysis Improves Survival Outcomes Than In-Center Hemodialysis Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia31 Oct 2023 6:15 PM ISTA recent study published in the Kidney International Reports found that extended home hemodialysis (HHD) significantly improves the survival rates and...
Patients with lower BMI more likely to achieve target BP with SGLT2 inhibitors Written By Medha Baranwal31 Oct 2023 10:15 AM ISTJapan: A paper published in Hypertension Research has suggested that pretreatment body mass index (BMI) affects the achievement of target blood...
Sun Pharma to now offer Desidustat, first oral treatment for CKD-associated anaemia in India under brand Rytstat Ruchika Sharma30 Oct 2023 12:50 PM ISTMumbai: Strengthening its position in the chronic kidney disease space, Sun pharma is now going to offer Desidustat, the first-of-its-kind oral...
Low levels of Vitamin D among Kidney stone disease patients linked to higher all-cause mortality Written By Aditi30 Oct 2023 8:00 AM ISTThere is growing evidence that high levels of cholecalciferol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D may lead to increased excretion of calcium in the urine and an...
Intravenous Difelikefalin may improve pruritus in hemodialysis patients Written By Niveditha Subramani27 Oct 2023 9:00 PM ISTPruritus also known as itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in...
SGLT2 inhibitor ertugliflozin fails to prevent HF hospitalization at EF>60 percent: VERTIS CV analyses Written By Medha Baranwal27 Oct 2023 12:30 PM ISTUSA: Post-hoc analyses of the VERTIS CV trial failed to show the ability of SGLT2 inhibitor ertugliflozin (Steglatro) to reduce hospitalization for...
Adults receiving hemodialysis at higher risk of developing AF versus peritoneal dialysis Written By Medha Baranwal26 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTUSA: A recent retrospective study showed 20% more chances of developing atrial fibrillation in patients who received hemodialysis before their first...
