Understanding and Treating Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people throughout the world. As of 2017, 697.5 million people were estimated to have CKD by this study published in Nature Reviews…
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects hundreds of millions of people throughout the world. As of 2017, 697.5 million people were estimated to have CKD by this study published in Nature Reviews…
As reported in Biospace, a collaboration between biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and BenevolentAI has for the first time used AI to identify a molecule that plays a key role chronic kidney…
Monogram Health has recently announced that they will be expanding their collaboration with Humana Inc. to provide greater access to chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease treatment. They will…
A study has recently highlighted the fact that patients who have type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to chronic kidney disease (CKD), and as a result, cardiac issues. This study…
As published in the NIH; the NIH is encouraging people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to consider following a careful diet. They’re not seeking a summer body though. The rare…
We have always known that getting a good night's sleep is crucial for everything from memory and anxiety to overall health. But how does a poor night's sleep affect us,…
This year’s typical holiday dinner will tip the scales at more than 3,000 calories. With appetizers and a drink or two, you’re looking at more than 4,500 calories—for one meal.…
According to a story from blogs.biomedcentral.com, a research project called SCOPE H2020 focused on the impacts of chronic kidney disease screening of the elderly in the EU. The research included…
In a recent press release, biopharmaceutical company Akebia Therapeutics ("Akebia") announced the publication of the Phase 3 INNO2VATE study design and methodology. The publication examines the INNO2VATE trial, which evaluated…
In late October, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) held the ASN Kidney Week 2020 Reimagined. During the conference, biopharmaceutical company FibroGen shared two posters (abstracts PO2625 and PO2626) regarding…
The FDA has recently granted the Breakthrough Therapy designation to FARXIGA, a chronic kidney disease treatment created by AstraZeneca. This designation will allow for a quicker development, which will hopefully…
According to a press release from the American Kidney Fund (AKF), the organization, which is dedicated to fighting kidney disease, has partnered with the biotech company Sanofi Genzyme in a…
We are learning more everyday about COVID-19. We know that for most people who contract the disease, recovery will be swift and they will return to normal rather quickly. However,…
Chronic kidney disease patients often develop aortic stenosis, which requires a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure to treat. The question arises: will a TAVR procedure worsen the renal function…
According to BioSpace, a Phase III trial of Farxiga has produced very positive results. This chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment was able to dramatically prolong survival in those with stages…
As reported in Newswise; this week, researchers across the world have been given access to a new guide that could fundamentally better the outcomes of people living with chronic kidney…
The importance of potassium restrictions in the diets of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients has been stressed for years. It lowers levels of serum potassium, therefore lowering the mortality risk.…
Lupus nephritis causes kidney inflammation and can often lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). An issue that medical professionals have faced is predicting the likelihood of individual patients developing CKD.…
According to a story from Physician's Weekly, while measuring the concentration of albumin (albuminuria) is widely considered the standard method for staging and screening for chronic kidney disease, a different…
According to a story from Physician's Weekly, a recent study has concluded that the drug allopurinol is not capable of slowing down the progression of chronic kidney disease. The research,…
Ocala Fire Rescue Department (OFD) has just launched a "community paramedicine program." The primary aim of this new program is to help keep patients who frequently call 911 out of…
According to a news release from Biospace, recent data from the KALM-2 Phase III trial highlighted how Korsuva, an injectable, is beneficial in treating severe itching associated with severe chronic…
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is very difficult for people to visit their doctors. For some, this is not the biggest deal; they can stand to miss an…
According to a report by ABC News, Virtua Health, one of the largest healthcare providers in New Jersey, claimed to have a forty-year history of organ transplant completions. Nonetheless, a…
On March 24th, 2020, Patient Worthy released a story announcing the formation of a Coronavirus Emergency fund by the American Kidney Fund (AKF). The goal of this fund is to…