Geriatric chronic kidney disease patients benefit from SGLT2 inhibition
New research uncovers the potential benefits and risks of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for adults aged 80…
Nephrologist shortages linked to higher kidney disease mortality along US-Mexico borde
New research indicates that US-Mexico border counties experience disproportionately elevated rates of death from chronic kidney disease (CKD),…
Scientists explore what GLP-1 drugs could mean for long-term kidney health
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy, widely used for diabetes treatment and weight management, have been…
Potassium binder helps dialysis patients manage dietary restrictions
Dietary potassium restriction is important for managing hyperkalemia, or high blood potassium levels, in individuals on maintenance hemodialysis,…
Researchers followed glucose monitor users for three years and found a possible kidney benefit
Continuous blood glucose monitoring could offer benefits beyond daily diabetes management, but what happens to blood sugar control…
New iron deficiency guidelines raise key blood test cutoffs
Could current blood test cutoffs be missing iron deficiency? New guidelines recommend higher ferritin thresholds for key patient…
High expression of CTDNEP1 gene linked to poorer kidney cancer survival
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer, accounting for about 90% of kidney…
Kidney rhythm mismatch linked to dangerous nighttime high blood pressure
Most people’s blood pressure falls by 10 to 20 per cent while they sleep, giving the heart and…
Semaglutide’s heart benefits may extend beyond weight loss
Semaglutide is known to reduce the risk of serious heart disease. However, a new study published in the…
New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash
If you suffered from kidney stones in the 1980s and drinking a lot of water didn’t melt them,…
Giant-nucleus cells form the foundation of early-stage cancer
Iron is an essential micronutrient, but excess iron can damage cells and increase cancer risk. While many cells…
Caffeine dominates esports supplements, says new systematic review
Pure caffeine supplementation was associated with consistent improvements in cognitive function, gaming performance and psychological mood. The review…