Disease
Cardiovascular, thromboembolic events more closely tied to kidney vs. glomerular disease
Incident cardiovascular and thromboembolic events may be more closely linked to the severity of kidney disease than with glomerular disease subtype, according to results of a prospective study.
Slowing diabetic kidney disease progression may cut health costs for veterans
Slowing the progression to advanced diabetic kidney disease could lower the economic impact of the condition and help health care systems optimize resources, recently published data show.
Manifestations, Complications, and Comorbidities of Lupus
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology
Researchers identify possible genetic risk linked to AKI in patients with kidney disease
Researchers have identified two loci that may be associated to AKI in hospitalized patients with kidney disease, noting a potential genetic risk of the condition, data show.
Study: Socioeconomic status may factor into health outcomes of youth with CKD
Socioeconomic status may play a role in the health outcomes of children and adolescents with chronic kidney disease, according to a published review of current evidence.
After 2 years, the ESRD Treatment Choices model is – surprise – a bust
In 2019, former President Donald Trump signed the Advancing American Kidney Health initiative.
Rollout of world’s second malaria vaccine begins in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast administered the first doses of the world’s second malaria vaccine this week, according to the vaccine’s manufacturers, marking the latest development in a decades-long effort to control the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Higher adjusted AKI rate with inflammatory bowel disease vs. collagen vascular diseases
The frequency and risk of AKI in patients hospitalized with inflammatory bowel disease is higher compared with admissions with collagen vascular diseases and from the general population, a recently published study shows.