Some Dialysis Humor, Part 1
Editor's Note: This is part 1 of a 3-part caregiver story, submitted to us by Joan Foster, who was a caregiver for her husband Charles' Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Hold…
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Some Dialysis Humor, Part 1
GLP-1 Therapies Emerge as Key Tools in CKD Prevention—But Long-Term Success Hinges on Patient Engagement
As reported on Healio, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)–based therapies are rapidly reshaping the landscape of diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. Originally developed for glycemic control, these agents now play…
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GLP-1 Therapies Emerge as Key Tools in CKD Prevention—But Long-Term Success Hinges on Patient Engagement
Why It’s Getting Harder to Get a Kidney Transplant — And What That Means for Patients
Right now, more people than ever are hoping for a kidney transplant — but the system is struggling to keep up. According to Becker’s Clinical Leadership, even a small increase…
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Why It’s Getting Harder to Get a Kidney Transplant — And What That Means for Patients
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease through Diet
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), eating the right diet is essential to managing chronic kidney disease. The NIDDK recommends that patients find…
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Managing Chronic Kidney Disease through Diet
The National Kidney Foundation honors 75 Years of Advocacy
In honor of Kidney Awareness Month, we would like to congratulate the National Kidney Foundation on celebrating 75 years as an organization fighting against kidney disease and for kidney disease…
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The National Kidney Foundation honors 75 Years of Advocacy
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Had High BMI as a Child? Your Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Adulthood May Be Heightened
Editor's Note: Chronic conditions and rare diseases don't discriminate, Patient Worthy and its partners are interested in amplifying the voices of those from all identities and backgrounds. If you have…
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Had High BMI as a Child? Your Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Adulthood May Be Heightened
Study Shows Increased Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in People from West Africa
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the Human Hereditary and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Kidney Research Network reported that people from West Africa with one genetic risk variant…
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Study Shows Increased Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in People from West Africa
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The Newest Medications to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease in Type Two Diabetes
According to a recent report in Healio News, the GLP-1 agonists are medications developed primarily to control blood sugar levels for type two diabetes. About the FLOW Clinical Trial The…
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The Newest Medications to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease in Type Two Diabetes
Researchers Identify Kidney Disease as a Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Factor
At Japan’s Fujita University, researchers reported to Inside Precision Medicine that a new risk measurement may add a layer of accuracy in predicting sudden cardiac death. The measure, called estimated…
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Researchers Identify Kidney Disease as a Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Factor
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ICYMI: Phase 3 Trial Explores Inaxaplin for APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease
In April 2024, biotechnology company Vertex Pharmaceuticals ("Vertex") shared via news release that it was advancing its therapeutic candidate inaxaplin (VX-147) into the Phase 3 portion of a Phase 2/3…
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ICYMI: Phase 3 Trial Explores Inaxaplin for APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease
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April 30th is the First-Ever AMKD Awareness Day. Here’s What You Need to Know
On April 30, 2024, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) will be organizing the first annual APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) Awareness Day. This awareness day will be a time to…
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April 30th is the First-Ever AMKD Awareness Day. Here’s What You Need to Know
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Man with Pig Kidney Leaves Hospital, with All Signs Pointing to Success
Previously, Patient Worthy reported on research focused on the use of a pig kidney in a transplant operation involving a human patient. Richard (Rick) Slayman was released from the hospital…
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Man with Pig Kidney Leaves Hospital, with All Signs Pointing to Success
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Doctors Transplant Genetically Edited Pig Kidney Into 62-Year-Old Man with End-Stage Kidney Disease
Over 100,000 individuals living in the U.S. are on a waiting list for an organ transplant. An average of 17 people die each day while waiting for a donor organ.…
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Doctors Transplant Genetically Edited Pig Kidney Into 62-Year-Old Man with End-Stage Kidney Disease
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March is National Kidney Month!
Editor's Note: Chronic conditions and rare diseases don't discriminate, Patient Worthy and its partners are interested in amplifying the voices of those from all identities and backgrounds. If you have…
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March is National Kidney Month!
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Drug Combination Shows Promise in Chronic Kidney Disease
According to a story from drugs.com, a combination therapy for chronic kidney disease has shown considerable potential in a recent phase IIb clinical trial. The combination being evaluated consisted of…
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Drug Combination Shows Promise in Chronic Kidney Disease
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Jardiance is Now FDA-Approved for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Previously, the FDA has approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) as a treatment option for adults with heart failure and to manage blood sugar in people ages 10+ with type 2 diabetes.…
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Jardiance is Now FDA-Approved for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
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MRI Can Help with Earlier CKD Identification and Diagnosis
What do clinical evaluations, blood tests, urine tests, kidney tissue tests, and imaging tests all have in common? These are all diagnostic measures that doctors may use to diagnose chronic…
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MRI Can Help with Earlier CKD Identification and Diagnosis
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UCI Study Suggests Relationship Between CKD and Stroke
In the past, doctors and researchers surmised that having chronic kidney disease (CKD) could increase the risk of having a stroke. Yet they didn’t know exactly why it happened or…
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UCI Study Suggests Relationship Between CKD and Stroke
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Anticoagulant Use Increases for Atrial Fibrillation
What is the best therapeutic option for individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Currently, doctors typically recommend direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) to patients with…
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Anticoagulant Use Increases for Atrial Fibrillation
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How Does CKD Affect Food Taste?
Have you ever heard of dysgeusia? Dysgeusia is a condition in which someone's taste is altered, making all foods taste either bitter, sour, sweet, or metallic. Research has shown…
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How Does CKD Affect Food Taste?
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Study Finds Anemia is Associated With Worse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease
Anemia is a common symptom for chronic kidney disease (CKD), but there hasn't been much research done on the association between the two or the adverse outcomes which ensue as…
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Study Finds Anemia is Associated With Worse Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease
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“New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act” Could Improve Rare Disease Kidney Care
The New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act (H.R. 7506) is a new Act sponsored by Reps Gus Bilirakis and G.K. Butterfield. This Act would transform care for those…
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“New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act” Could Improve Rare Disease Kidney Care
March is National Kidney Month, Get Involved!
March is National Kidney Month! This month is about raising awareness for and education of kidney diseases, alongside improving research and outcomes for kidney disease patients. The Polycystic Kidney Disease…
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March is National Kidney Month, Get Involved!
Study Determines Cut-off Values for Biomarkers Which Can Increase Risk of Severe Renal Outcomes in Lupus Nephritis
A recent study published in Advances in Rheumatology has uncovered 2 potential biomarkers which could be used to predict which lupus nephritis (LN) patients are at the highest risk of severe renal…
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Study Determines Cut-off Values for Biomarkers Which Can Increase Risk of Severe Renal Outcomes in Lupus Nephritis
CKD Blood Pressure Improves with Chlorthalidone
In 1960, the FDA approved chlorthalidone for hypertension (high blood pressure). However, doctors were unsure whether this therapy could benefit patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) who had high…
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CKD Blood Pressure Improves with Chlorthalidone
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