Nephrology

blood pressure medications

Study Links Popular Blood Pressure Medications to Kidney Injury Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

apol1 genetic testing

How APOL1 Genetic Testing Could Change Kidney Disease Care for Black Americans

chronic kidney disease cognitive impairment

Severe Chronic Kidney Disease Is A Strong Predictor of Cognitive Impairment

Updates from American Society of Nephrology, Oct. 23-27

Updates from American Society of Nephrology, Oct. 23-27

Kidney Week unveils gender-sensitive CKD strategies, biomarker insights, and innovative treatments vital for Black women’s health. Explore more.
cognitive

Subjective Cognitive Decline Tied to Incident Dementia in Black, Latinx Individuals, mean age of 75 Yrs

SCD predicts dementia progression in Black and Latinx individuals. Why it matters: Early identification aids targeted interventions. Read more in Neurology.
hypoxemia

Occult Hypoxemia More Likely Among Black Inpatients, seen less than 88%

Black inpatients face higher occult hypoxemia risk; reassess pulse oximetry reliability. Read full study for practice implications.

Organ From Live Donor Best When Child Needs New Kidney

Living donor kidneys significantly improve pediatric transplant outcomes, especially for Black children facing higher graft failure risks. Read the full analysis to explore implications for your practice.

Patient Preferences for Choices in Kidney Transplant Examined

Patients prefer receiving lower-quality kidneys sooner to avoid wait times. Consider these preferences in kidney transplant decisions. Explore full study implications.

Smoking Tied to Earlier Death in Dialysis Patients

Smoking increases mortality in dialysis patients, especially from cardiovascular and respiratory causes. Consider cessation support. Read more on guideline implications.

CKD Incidence Differs by Race in People With Diabetes

CKD incidence in diabetics varies by race; higher in Black, Pacific Islander, Latinx. Inclusive prevention strategies needed. Explore full study implications.
covid-19 vaccine

Arterial Stiffness Tied to Kidney Disease in Children

Increased arterial stiffness in children with CKD highlights cardiovascular risks. Explore implications for managing pediatric CKD patients.
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