Some Dialysis Humor, Part 3
Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a 3-part caregiver story, submitted to us by Joan Foster, who was a caregiver for her husband Charles' Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). To…
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Some Dialysis Humor, Part 3
Some Dialysis Humor, Part 2
Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a 3-part caregiver story, submitted to us by Joan Foster, who was a caregiver for her husband Charles' Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). To…
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Some Dialysis Humor, Part 2
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
Otsuka’s Voyxact Advances IgA Nephropathy Treatment Landscape with Phase 3 Data
According to a recent report on BioSpace, Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s investigational therapy Voyxact is gaining momentum in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) after new Phase 3 results showed meaningful preservation of kidney function,…
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Otsuka’s Voyxact Advances IgA Nephropathy Treatment Landscape with Phase 3 Data
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
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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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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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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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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
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
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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New Treatment Found To Reduce Hyperkalemia Risk in Those With CKD and Type 2 Diabetes
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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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Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia Associated with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
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Doctors Explain How To Assess Chronic Kidney Disease Staging for Patients
Dr. Bakris, Dr. Agarwal, Dr. Wright, and Dr. Minkoff have recently come together to discuss how they assess kidney function and ultimately diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD). Assessing Disease Severity…
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Doctors Explain How To Assess Chronic Kidney Disease Staging for Patients
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Study Finds Metabolic Syndrome is Not Associated with Death for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
A recent study has investigated the association between cardiovascular disease risk factors and fat distribution. Researchers used linear regression analyses and adjusted for insulin sensitivity and other factors. Previous research…
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Study Finds Metabolic Syndrome is Not Associated with Death for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
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First in-Depth Study Investigates Chronic Hypoparathyroidism in Pregnancy
A recent study investigated the experiences of patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism in pregnancy. The study ultimately found that these patients typically had low risk pregnancies and normal outcomes. However, they…
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First in-Depth Study Investigates Chronic Hypoparathyroidism in Pregnancy
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FDA Rejects CKD Drug Tenapanor
Despite drug developers' best efforts, the path to approval is not always easy. Ask biotechnology company Ardelyx, whose potential treatment option tenapanor was recently rejected by the FDA. According to…
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FDA Rejects CKD Drug Tenapanor
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You Can Help Save Ariori With a Kidney Transplant
Adetola Olajide Ariori is an artist from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria. He was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease two years ago and has been living in excruciating…
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You Can Help Save Ariori With a Kidney Transplant
