As reported on Healio, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved finerenone (Kerendia; Bayer) for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 1 diabetes, marking the first…
As reported on BioSpace, Vera Therapeutics’ newly approved IgA nephropathy (IgAN) treatment, Trutakna, is showing early evidence that it may help preserve kidney function, a benefit that had recently drawn…
What Happened? Hansa Biopharma, a Swedish company, announced that the first patient in Australia has successfully received a kidney transplant after being treated with a new medication called Idefirix® (imlifidase).…
Sibeprenlimab-szsi (VOYXACT) slowed estimated glomerular filtration rate decline versus placebo over 24 months in adult patients with primary IgA nephropathy, according to Phase 3 VISIONARY results announced by Otsuka. Otsuka…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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