Kidney Disease
‘Distressing’ data show LGBTQ+ cancer survivors at higher risk for chronic health issues
Cancer survivors who identify as LGBTQ+ had increased risk for numerous chronic health issues compared with non-LGBTQ+ survivors, results from a survey study showed.
‘A giant in the metabolic and hypertension field’: A tribute to George L. Bakris, MD
Hypertension expert and longtime editorial board member for Healio | Cardiology and Healio | Endocrinology George L. Bakris, MD, died June 15, 2024, at the age of 72.
American Kidney Fund launches new advocacy network for patients with rare kidney disease
The American Kidney Fund has launched the Rare Kidney Disease Action Network, an advocacy initiative for patients with rare conditions, according to a press release.
Study: Rates of potassium-based sodium substitutes higher in food with ‘reduced sodium’
Rates of potassium-based sodium substitutes were higher in products with a “reduced sodium” claim compared with other sodium content claim categories, according to published data.
Legislation aimed at health plans that push patients to Medicare gets more co-sponsors
A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would slow efforts by commercial health plans from moving patients with end-stage kidney disease to Medicare now has 30 co-sponsors, according to a press release.
Some proteins may predict focal segmental glomerulosclerosis recurrence post-transplant
PHILADELPHIA — There are 32 proteins that could be of interest to help predict focal segmental glomerulosclerosis recurrence in patients with kidney disease, according to presented data.
Low eGFR linked to high mortality rate but not to cardiovascular events in older patients
Among older adults participating in the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial, a low eGFR without albuminuria was associated with a higher mortality rate but not with increased risk of cardiovascular events, results showed.
Legislators reintroduce bill to cover more screenings for CKD, expand Medigap coverage
Members of the U.S. Senate have reintroduced a bill that would provide Medicare funding for preventive screenings for kidney disease, add payments for innovative devices and allow patients younger than 65 years to buy Medigap coverage.
Heart in Diabetes conference to spotlight cutting-edge clinical cardiometabolic science
Multidisciplinary experts from across cardiometabolic subspecialties will gather again to showcase the latest clinical research at the Heart in Diabetes CME Conference.
Potential link seen between heart failure post-hospitalization, kidney disease
In a study of Medicare beneficiaries, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that 6% of patients treated for heart failure progressed to dialysis within 1 year after hospitalization.