Renal Dysfunction
CLEAR substudies show benefit of bempedoic acid in three high-risk populations
The cholesterol benefits of bempedoic acid plus background therapy were consistent across subgroups of patients with hypertension, metabolic syndrome and renal impairment, researchers reported.
Younger adults more likely to go to ED on days of extreme heat
Adults aged 18 to 64 years may have a higher risk for an ED visit on extremely hot days compared with those older than 75 years, according to findings published in The BMJ.
Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated AKI varies, often with prolonged delay
VIDEO: OCT angiography helpful in correlating severity of sickle cell retinopathy
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this video from Kiawah Eye, Kareem Sioufi, MD, discusses his study investigating sickle cell retinopathy and its correlation with renal dysfunction using OCT and OCT angiography metrics.
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist use does not affect empagliflozin HF, renal benefits
The use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists did not influence the ability of empagliflozin to reduce adverse HF and renal outcomes, according to data from EMPEROR-Reduced published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Comorbidities key factor in HF readmissions
Among patients with HF discharged from a hospital in Sweden, 20.3% were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days, and 60.9% were readmitted within 1 year, researchers reported.
Hmong patients with gout develop earlier, severe disease with worse renal function
Hmong patients with gout are on average 11 years younger, and demonstrate worse renal function, than non-Hmong patients with similar rates of comorbidities, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Weekly nut consumption may promote kidney health for women with past gestational diabetes
For women with a history of gestational diabetes, moderate nut consumption – defined here as “weekly” – appeared to have a beneficial effect on kidney function.
Low-dose rivaroxaban reduces risk in PAD post-revascularization
In the VOYAGER PAD trial, patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease who underwent lower-extremity revascularization had a lower incidence of major adverse limb and CV events compared if treated with low-dose rivaroxaban twice daily plus aspirin, compared with aspirin only.
Diabetes, increased HbA1c may identify inpatients at risk for rapid kidney function deterioration
Among adults with multiple hospital admissions, those with type 2 diabetes were more likely to have worsening renal function compared with those without diabetes, according to findings published in the Journal of Diabetes and its Complications.