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December 15, 2023
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Study: Structural racism seen as a predictor of survival for patients with kidney failure

Study: Structural racism seen as a predictor of survival for patients with kidney failure

PHILADELPHIA — County-level structural racism may be a statistically significant predictor of death among people with kidney failure, according to research presented at ASN Kidney Week.

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December 14, 2023
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FDA grants fast track designation for novel myasthenia gravis therapeutic

FDA grants fast track designation for novel myasthenia gravis therapeutic

The FDA has granted fast track designation for KYV-101, an autologous, fully human CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell product candidate, to treat myasthenia gravis.

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December 13, 2023
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Study: More stringent algorithms may better define CKD stage G4

Study: More stringent algorithms may better define CKD stage G4

Using more stringent algorithms to define chronic kidney disease stage G4 may lead to lower estimates of disease incidence and a higher risk of kidney failure, researchers found.

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December 06, 2023
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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis-kidney failure may have clinical, economic burdens

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis-kidney failure may have clinical, economic burdens

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis-attributed kidney failure may be linked with significant clinical and economic burdens, according to a recently published study.

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November 29, 2023
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Q&A: Reexamining racial factors in clinical algorithms

Q&A: Reexamining racial factors in clinical algorithms

A reexamination of factoring race into clinical equations for patient care will require changes at each step of the algorithm life cycle, according to an expert.

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November 28, 2023
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Long-term use of potassium binder patiromer may slow progression of CKD

Long-term use of potassium binder patiromer may slow progression of CKD

Long-term use of the potassium binder patiromer may improve clinical outcomes among patients with chronic kidney disease and hyperkalemia, according to a study.

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November 21, 2023
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VIDEO: Inrig discusses outcomes, developments for adults with IgA nephropathy

VIDEO: Inrig discusses outcomes, developments for adults with IgA nephropathy

PHILADELPHIA — Sparsentan was shown to be safe and well-tolerated, and reduced proteinuria in adults with IgA nephropathy, according to studies presented at ASN Kidney Week.

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November 17, 2023
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VIDEO: Rastogi discusses results of treating hyperkalemia with Lokelma

VIDEO: Rastogi discusses results of treating hyperkalemia with Lokelma

PHILADELPHIA — Treating hyperkalemia with Lokelma (sodium polystyrene sulfonate, AstraZeneca) increased odds of patients maintaining renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors therapy, a speaker said.

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November 15, 2023
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FDA approves DefenCath for adults with kidney failure on chronic hemodialysis

FDA approves DefenCath for adults with kidney failure on chronic hemodialysis

The FDA has approved DefenCath, a catheter lock solution of taurolidine and heparin by CorMedix Inc., for adults with kidney failure on chronic hemodialysis, according to a press release.

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November 10, 2023
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Researchers develop all-cause mortality risk prediction model for adults with advanced CKD

Researchers develop all-cause mortality risk prediction model for adults with advanced CKD

PHILADELPHIA — Researchers presented data at ASN Kidney Week from a prediction model that can forecast all-cause mortality in adults with advanced chronic kidney disease.

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