Chronic Kidney Disease

Conservative kidney management may be a viable treatment for patients with chronic kidney disease, but researchers found not many patients are aware of the therapy. For older adults with comorbidities, “there is increasing evidence for the potential of [conservative kidney management (CKM)] to maintain quality of life without necessarily decreasing life expectancy,” Jennifer S. Scherer, MD, of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and colleagues wrote. 

The American Heart Association unveiled a new term to reflect the interplay of several metabolic and renal conditions driving risk for CVD, along with an updated algorithm and guidance for screening, management and collaborative care.

Long-term voclosporin is safe and efficacious for the treatment of lupus nephritis over 3 years, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Healio spoke with Jay B. Wish, MD, about managing anemia in patients on dialysis.

Healio spoke with Jay B. Wish, MD, about unmet needs in the management of anemia.

Healio spoke with Jay B. Wish, MD, about managing anemia in patients on dialysis.

Healio spoke with Jay B. Wish, MD, about treatment approaches in patients with CKD and anemia.

Healio spoke with Jay B. Wish, MD, about managing challenging cases of anemia.

Healio spoke with Jay B. Wish, MD, about new developments in anemia care.

Whey protein combined with vitamins C and E may significantly reduce inflammation in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis, according to published data.