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June 08, 2022
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Researchers identify preferable eGFR equation without race coefficient

Researchers identify preferable eGFR equation without race coefficient

The eGFR equation that includes creatinine and cystatin C but not the race coefficient may be preferable to the eGFR equation that only includes creatinine for measuring racial differences in the risk of kidney failure.

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June 08, 2022
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Patients without HCV can take transplants from donors with HCV without risking graft survival

Transplanting kidneys from donors who have the hepatitis C virus into patients who are HCV-negative is not associated with increased risk for early graft failure, according to a presentation at the American Transplant Congress.

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May 27, 2022
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Medtronic, DaVita to form new kidney health technology company

Medtronic and DaVita Inc. have announced the intent to create an independent kidney care-focused medical device company called NewCo.

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May 25, 2022
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Interdisciplinary care led to transplant listings for underrepresented groups with ESKD

Interdisciplinary care led to transplant listings for underrepresented groups with ESKD

Interdisciplinary care was associated with higher odds of being listed for kidney transplant among patients with incident end-stage kidney disease in underrepresented groups, according to this study.

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May 20, 2022
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Oral methylprednisolone treatment reduces risk of kidney function decline vs. placebo

Oral methylprednisolone treatment reduces risk of kidney function decline vs. placebo

Compared with placebo, oral methylprednisolone treatment reduced the risk of kidney function decline among patients with IgA nephropathy at high risk of progression, according to data published in JAMA.

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May 05, 2022
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Patients on dialysis are twice as likely to die from cancer than the general population

Patients on dialysis are twice as likely to die from cancer than the general population

Patients using dialysis die from cancer at twice the rate as individuals of the same age and sex in the general population, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

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March 17, 2022
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Jardiance phase 3 trial shows efficacy in patients with CKD, trial will stop early

Jardiance phase 3 trial shows efficacy in patients with CKD, trial will stop early

The EMPA-Kidney trial will stop early due to evidence of Jardiance’s positive efficacy among patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a press release.

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March 16, 2022
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Ascend Clinical becomes first user of new artificial intelligence renal care solution

SambaNova Systems and DeLorean Artificial Intelligence announced a new subscription artificial intelligence solution that Ascend Clinical has chosen to leverage with learning models, according to a press release.

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March 11, 2022
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Fresenius Medical Care North America donates $250,000 to promote kidney education

Fresenius Medical Care North America announced it donated $250,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to fund the Healthy Habits program, according to a press release.

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February 28, 2022
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FDA grants marketing approval of NephroScan from Theragnostics

FDA grants marketing approval of NephroScan from Theragnostics

Theragnostics announced the FDA has granted its radiodiagnostic imaging drug NephroScan for marketing approval.

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