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Early rhythm control cut cardiovascular risk by 32% in atrial fibrillation patients with chronic kidney disease, offering a promising new treatment.
Nearly half of kidney transplant candidates never start evaluation, with only 10% ultimately receiving a transplant, a major study finds.
Canada's new ADPKD care blueprint calls for national registries, coordinated specialist networks, and fairer drug access to transform polycystic kidney.
Kidney patients with APOL1 disease can speak directly to the FDA at a free November 2026 meeting to shape how new treatments are developed.
One in four women with chronic kidney disease receive no preconception counseling, leaving critical pregnancy risks and medication safety undiscussed, a.
Women with preeclampsia face up to five times the risk of chronic kidney disease within a decade, with urine protein levels during pregnancy predicting.
A new AI kidney disease test predicts serious decline two years out, and studies show it cuts eGFR loss by 43% while tripling combination therapy use.
Nurandociguat cut albuminuria by up to 28% in chronic kidney disease patients already on standard therapy, with kidney filtration rates remaining stable.
A protein in kidney biopsies predicts end-stage kidney disease risk in ANCA vasculitis patients, with strong FHR5 deposits linked to 80% treatment failure.
Two new drugs, belimumab and obinutuzumab, show striking ability to preserve kidney function in lupus nephritis, with one nearly halting decline entirely.
A single far infrared sauna session improved blood vessel function and exercise capacity in chronic kidney disease patients, with no harm to kidney health.
A common blood pressure drug raises diabetic kidney disease risk by 33%, even in patients already taking today's most powerful kidney-protective.
A major analysis of 14,574 kidney disease patients shows finerenone reduces kidney failure risk by 24% and heart complications by 20%, regardless of.
Kidney disease patients face 30% higher rates of dangerous circulation problems that increase amputation risk 12-fold, new research reveals.
Plant-based diets cut kidney disease death risk by 24%, while red meat and ultra-processed foods increase mortality in new study of 8,000 adults.
Bacteria found in nearly half of kidney stones could revolutionize treatment for the painful condition affecting 1 in 10 people worldwide.
Lorundrostat lowered blood pressure in 44% of kidney disease patients versus 18% on placebo, offering hope for resistant hypertension cases.
Nearly 800 million people worldwide have kidney disease but most don't know it, making early detection crucial to prevent this silent epidemic.
Gout and kidney disease create a harmful cycle that worsens both conditions, yet patients face misdiagnosis and inadequate care, experts warn.
Children with kidney disease who spend more time at low function are 45% more likely to get preemptive transplants, but referral gaps remain.
Researchers found that people who develop kidney stones before age 45 face significantly higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and kidney damage, suggesting...
A new finger-prick potassium test shows promise for home monitoring, potentially catching dangerous levels before symptoms like heart arrhythmias occur.
A major study links cognitive impairment to worse kidney disease outcomes, prompting nephrologists to add mental screening to routine care.
Joyce Jackson's 40-year commitment to kidney health led to the creation of the Kidney Research Institute, bridging patient care and discovery.
A living kidney donation transformed one man's life and inspired others to become donors.
A new study shows mini-PCNL achieves a 93% stone-free rate in children under 6, compared to just 33% with shock wave therapy.
Kidney disease patients on dialysis face a critical diagnostic gap: doctors can't distinguish true heart failure from fluid overload.
Iptacopan, an oral medication targeting immune system damage, significantly slows kidney function loss in IgA nephropathy patients.
A four-year study of 400 hospitalized heart failure patients reveals a troubling gap: 60% want comfort-focused care, but fewer than 40% have advance care...
Chronic stress and poor sleep are quietly damaging kidneys alongside diabetes and hypertension, according to a senior nephrologist.
Controlling phosphate levels before kidney transplant surgery may improve graft survival and shorten dialysis wait times, but many patients struggle with...
Living kidney donors offer dramatically better outcomes than waiting for deceased donor organs, lasting twice as long and reducing rejection risk.
New studies suggest ketogenic diets may improve kidney function in people with chronic kidney disease by lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, though...
Scientists are testing genetically engineered pig kidneys in human patients through clinical trials, offering hope to the 90,000 Americans waiting for...
