Nephrology News

BOSTON — Reata Pharmaceuticals presented details and a status report from its CARDINAL trial at the CKD3 Summit here showing how bardoxolone is being tested to treat patients with Alport Syndrome. Separately, evaluation of the drug to treat four other forms of rare chronic kidney diseases, all with different underlying pathologies, is showing positive results in company trials. 

Treatment with Somatuline Depot for 120 weeks reduced the growth of liver and combined liver and kidney volume in patients with polycystic liver disease due to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, according to results of a randomized control trial.

A recent study found that preterm and early birth were strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease from childhood to mid-adulthood, and those born prematurely should receive long term follow-up to preserve renal function over their lifetime.

Researchers at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, have developed a wait-list prioritization tool designed to identify high-risk patients with kidney disease who are overdue for a follow-up with a nephrologist.

According to a study presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Meeting, patients with chronic kidney disease had a statistically higher incidence of digestive system, urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin and hematologic cancers.

May is Mediterranean Diet Month, according to the American Diabetes Association’s Facebook page.

BOSTON — Although many dialysis care plans focus on biochemical markers and clinical indicators as measures of outcome, patients tend to prioritize well-being and lifestyle, according to a study presented at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings. In addition, the study found implementation of individualized care planning could improve the dialysis experience and better align provider and patient priorities.

Varying PD-practices between different regions impacted volume status, according to a published study. In addition, volume overload — present even before the start of kidney replacement therapy — was associated with specific patient characteristics and higher mortality risk.

While CKD awareness among diverse community-dwelling adults has reached the Healthy People 2020 goal, awareness overall remains low, according to a recently published study.

BOSTON — Engaging in regular self-management of diabetes may decrease the risk for both falls and fall-related injuries in patients with diabetes and CKD, according to a poster presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.