New Treatment Found To Reduce Hyperkalemia Risk in Those With CKD and Type 2 Diabetes

A recent clinical trial called CREDENCE has uncovered that canagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), can reduce hyperkalemia risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes patients who…

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Insulin/Dextrose as Management for Hyperkalemia Only Transiently Effective
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Insulin/Dextrose as Management for Hyperkalemia Only Transiently Effective

According to a recent article, a recent study from the U.K. showed that emergency methods of managing hyperkalemia, such as the use of insulin/dextrose, are not the most effective treatments.…

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Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia Associated with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
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Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia Associated with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

According to a recent article, a study shows patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease and transient or chronic hyperkalemia, correspond with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and even death. Chronic…

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Is There Too Much Variability in Hyperkalemia Management?
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Is There Too Much Variability in Hyperkalemia Management?

  The virtually-held National Kidney Foundation 2020 Spring Clinical Meetings explored various topics relating to nephrological conditions, treatment, and patient outcomes. One presentation, spearheaded by Dr. Adam Weinstein, MD, and…

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Drug Shows Potential in Treating Hyperkalemia Associated With End-Stage Kidney Disease
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Drug Shows Potential in Treating Hyperkalemia Associated With End-Stage Kidney Disease

According to a story from BioPortfolio, the biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca recently announced the release of positive results from a phase 3b clinical trial. This trial was testing the safety and…

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Study Shows Treatment may be Effective for Chronic Kidney Disease but Increase Risk of Hyperkalemia

A recent study, called TOPCAT, evaluated the effects of spironolactone as a treatment for individuals living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) who are also diagnosed with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction,…

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The FDA Has Awarded an Experimental Hyperkalaemia Test Breakthrough Device Status

The United States Food and Drug Administration has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to a medical device that is designed to screen for hyperkalaemia (high blood potassium levels) without taking a…

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An Apple Watch Strap is in Development That Could Detect Hyperkalemia
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An Apple Watch Strap is in Development That Could Detect Hyperkalemia

According to a story from engadget.com, the tech company AliveCor, known for its KardiaBand device for Apple Watch, is currently developing new capabilities for its innovative watch strap. Currently, the…

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What You Need to Know About Primary Periodic Paralysis

1. Rare Neuromuscular Disease Primary periodic paralysis (PPP) is group of rare neuromuscular diseases characterized by disrupted communication between nerves cells and skeletal muscles. PPP is a result of failures…

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High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, High… Potassium? What Is Hyperkalemia?
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High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, High… Potassium? What Is Hyperkalemia?

Most people know the dangers of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood-sugar. But most people don’t think about high potassium as a problem. Unfortunately, high levels of potassium…

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A Hyperkalemia Role Play with Transgender Actors Helps Physicians Learn How to Interact with a Wide Array of Patients
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A Hyperkalemia Role Play with Transgender Actors Helps Physicians Learn How to Interact with a Wide Array of Patients

No two patients a doctor sees will ever be exactly alike. They all will have different symptoms, allergies, and conditions, in addition to different backgrounds, personalities, and identities. While you…

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