Chronic Kidney Disease

Electronic health record (EHR)–based “e-phenotypes” combining lab data, coding, and AI could dramatically improve early detection and management of chronic kidney disease.

Treating constipation with lubiprostone may confer renal benefits in chronic kidney disease by modulating microbiome-driven pathways.

Only a fraction of countries in the world have designated chronic kidney disease as a health priority.

As the prevalence of both chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure (HF) increases, therapies targeting shared pathways are one of the most promising strategies to alter the trajectory of these diseases.

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes early treatment, close perinatal blood pressure monitoring, and incorporating the PREVENT risk calculator to personalize care.

Metabolic syndrome severity is a meaningful marker of chronic kidney disease risk even when patients do not have other major risk factors.

A qualitative study found strong support for primary care provider–nephrologist comanagement of chronic kidney disease (CKD), but persistent deficits in CKD understanding remain.

As the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) continues to rise, empowering primary care providers (PCPs) with the tools, training, and collaborative frameworks needed for optimal management is a public health priority, emphasize the researchers.

The use of retinal images can help investigators noninvasively identify chronic kidney disease and assess patient prognosis.

Vivek Bhalla, MD, Stanford, calls for greater awareness and implementation of existing screening guidelines to help identify patients who may benefit from more targeted, disease-specific interventions for hypertension in the setting of primary aldosteronism.

There are key steps to take that can ensure equitable access to pegcetacoplan, explained Carla Nester, MD, MSA, FASN, who also highlighted remaining questions on long-term outcomes, safety, and pediatric use.

A meta-analysis reveals a significant link between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), highlighting the need for increased screening and awareness.

Nurses enhance chronic kidney disease (CKD) care by implementing a palliative CKD care framework, addressing barriers, and promoting patient-centered supportive strategies globally.

Long-term exposure to water contaminants, even below the regulatory limits, significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease.

Secondary analysis findings from the EMPACT-MI trial highlight empagliflozin's significant cardiovascular and kidney benefits when initiated soon after an acute myocardial infarction.

FDA issues a complete response letter for oxylanthanum carbonate, a treatment for hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.

Smartphone-based home screening significantly boosts chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis and follow-up care, enhancing patient engagement and treatment outcomes.

Iptacopan targets one of the major proteins involved in the enzymes of the alternative pathway of complement, explains Carla Nester, MD, of Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Richard Lafayette, MD, FACP, explains why a REMS program is not required for the endothelin A receptor antagonist and how patients may need to adjust should final ALIGN trial data fail to show a clinical benefit of atrasentan.

Lorundrostat shows promise in reducing blood pressure and proteinuria in patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting its dual-action benefits.

Race-free kidney function equations may underestimate risks for Black adults according to a new analysis.

A recent study reveals that many patients start dialysis at low-quality facilities due to convenience, highlighting significant racial disparities in care access.

Women, older adults, and low-income countries are impacted most; researchers call for urgent public health interventions.

While multiple machine learning (ML) algorithms offered similar predictive performance, the cost-effective analysis revealed stark differences in the costs associated with their use.

Recent research reveals COVID-19 significantly increases long-term kidney dysfunction risk compared with influenza, especially in older adults and men.