Otsuka’s kidney therapy gets accelerated FDA approval
Voyxact gets accelerated approval, offering investors a new entrant in the high-value kidney disease market. The Food and…
New antibody strategy shows promise for halting cyst growth in polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the…
A silent killer: Half of kidney failure cases in S’pore could have been prevented, says doc
SINGAPORE – In March 2025, Mr Syafic Omar felt a tingly feeling in his feet. The feeling continued…
Using estimated risks and preferences to justify intensive BP control in CKD patients
An analysis of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) indicates that nearly all adults with chronic kidney…
SGLT2 inhibitors show consistent cardio-renal protection in 70,000 patients
In late-breaking presentations at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week meeting and simultaneously published in two companion…
Mismatch in kidney tests may reveal hidden health risks
A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart…
WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety
Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies…
Menopause Added to NHS Health Checks
Menopause advice is to become a routine part of NHS health checks for the first time, the Department…
‘Journeys in Math and Genetics’: Discover how a teen prodigy combines math and genetics in the new film |
Poster and scene from film ‘Journeys in Math and Genetics’ The new film ‘Journeys in Math and Genetics’…
Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis
New research across seven global biobanks shows that the DNA driving disease onset does not determine survival; instead,…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
High levels of albumin in the urine linked to increased risk of dementia
A study shows that people with higher levels of the protein albumin in their urine are at increased…