Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) remains one of the most common primary glomerular diseases worldwide, yet effective treatments are limited. A new study, recently published in Frontiers, offers fresh evidence that…
IgA nephropathy represents one of the most pressing kidney health challenges facing young adults worldwide. This progressive kidney disease develops when the immune system malfunctions, leading to kidney damage that…
Editor's Note: The following study results were first published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (December 16, 2025) and later shared in the Oxford Academic. The original study authors are Zinaida S.…
Otsuka has claimed a significant victory in the increasingly competitive immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) field with FDA accelerated approval of Voyxact, the first-in-class anti-APRIL biologic therapy designed to treat this…
As reported on PharmaBiz, Renalys Pharma has reported encouraging topline data from its Phase III trial evaluating sparsentan (RE-021), an oral dual endothelin and angiotensin II receptor antagonist, in Japanese…
When you become a parent, your life changes in an instant. You’re no longer just living for yourself—you’re living for your child. A fierce and unwavering instinct takes over, a…
Acknowledgment: This story is sponsored by Alexion Pharmaceuticals and is promoted through the Patient Worthy Collaborative Content program. We only publish content that embodies our mission of providing relevant, vetted,…
Jianmin Fang, M.D. the CEO of the biotechnology company RemeGen, recently announced in PRNewswire that the company is continuing its significant progress in its research of Telitacicept (RC18) to treat…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
At one point, Adam Isaac thought that he might become a professional golfer. But, sidelined from injury, he poured his heart and soul into music. His efforts played off;…
The Chow family was told that their 33-year-old daughter, Brittney, would have to wait about twelve years for a kidney transplant. There were currently no kidneys available for transplantation. Elizabeth…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
In a news release from commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company Calliditas Therapeutics AB CALT ("Calliditas"), the company shared positive topline results from the Phase 3 NefIgArd study. Within the study, researchers…
Proteinuria refers to excess protein in the urine. In healthy individuals, proteins pass through the kidneys and into the bloodstream. Proteinuria often indicates kidney dysfunction or damage. In fact,…
A new awareness campaign called RKD & Me has recently kicked off with the goal of spreading awareness of rare kidney disease (RKD). The project is a collaboration between the…
The American Society of Nephrology held its annual Kidney Week from November 3-6, 2022. During this week, multiple stakeholders within the nephrology sphere met to discuss trends, clinical care…
Previously, the American Kidney Fund launched the Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease (UCKD) Project. Through the project, the AKF is working to better understand how undiagnosed or misdiagnosed causes…
Sparsentan is a dual endothelin angiotensin receptor antagonist (DEARA) currently being developed for the treatment of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). The newest update on sparsentan was recently shared by Travere Therapeutics via…
Judy was diagnosed at age 45 with the rare disease IgA nephropathy in 2019. The diagnosis changed her life forever. IgA nephropathy is difficult to diagnose until it has progressed,…
In the European Union (EU), Orphan Drug designation is given to drugs or biologics intending to improve the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of rare or serious illnesses. To be…
The FDA has recently granted Accelerated Approval to Tarpeyo, also called budesonide, to reduce proteinuria in patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Tarpeyo is the first and currently the only treatment…
According to DocWireNews, on December 16, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Accelerated Approval to Tarpeyo (budesonide) delayed-release capsules. The therapy is designed to treat adult…
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…
From June 5-8, 2021, the European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) held its 58th Annual Congress. Though the event was held virtually, the meeting still expanded…
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