Nephrology
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Metabolite in Red Meat Increases Kidney Disease Risk
TMAO, trimethylamine N-oxide, found in animal foods, has been linked to increased risk for CKD and decline in kidney function.
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Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy: 5 Things to Know
The most common sign in patients is blood in the urine but definitive diagnosis requires a renal biopsy.
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Hair-Straightening Products Entail Acute Kidney Failure Risk
Products with glyoxylic acid were linked to built up calcium oxalate crystals leading to acute kidney failure, say researchers.
Commentary
COVID-19 Is a Very Weird Virus
COVID may cause immune system dysfunction that puts patients at risk for autoimmunity.
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Effect of Metformin Across Renal Function States in Diabetes
Metformin cuts the risk for diabetic nephropathy and major kidney and cardiovascular events in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes.
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Mixing Paxlovid With Specific Immunosuppressants Risks Serious Adverse Reactions
The EMA has warned that Paxlovid should only be administered alongside tacrolimus, ciclosporin, everolimus, or sirolimus if their blood levels can...
Commentary
Sodium vs Potassium for Lowering Blood Pressure?
Nephrologist discusses benefits of reducing salt in diet and eating more potassium to reduce BP.
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Insulin Resistance Doesn’t Affect Finerenone’s Efficacy
In patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, baseline insulin resistance was associated with increased cardiovascular but not...
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High Salt Intake Linked to Increased Risk for Kidney Disease
Even occasional salters had a 7% higher risk than those who never or rarely added salt.
News from the FDA/CDC
Hypocalcemia Risk Warning Added to Osteoporosis Drug
Based on a completed data review, the agency concluded that denosumab increases the risk for severe hypocalcemia in patients with chronic kidney...
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EHR Tool Enhances Primary Aldosteronism Screening in Hypertensive Patients
Use of a best-practice advisory embedded in an EHR led to increased rates of screening for PA, particularly among primary care physicians.