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Smell loss linked to worse nutritional status in patients with chronic kidney disease

A new study indicates that many patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have some degree of smell loss, and that impairments in patients' ability to smell are linked with worse nutritional status.

4 Aug 2017

Study: Impaired thyroid function may affect dialysis patients’ health and well-being

A new study indicates that impaired thyroid function may have detrimental effects on dialysis patients' health and well-being. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

13 Jul 2017

Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can be safe therapeutic for non-dialysis CKD patients

A new study finds that moderate exercise does not impair kidney function in some people with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

12 Jul 2017

UD researchers combat chronic kidney disease with exercise

A University of Delaware research team in the College of Health Sciences is combating chronic kidney disease (CKD) with exercise.

28 Jun 2017

Elevated levels of suPAR protein combine with genetic mutation to trigger CKD in black people

Between 15 and 20 percent of black people carry a genetic mutation that puts them at risk for certain chronic kidney disease, but only about half of them develop the illness – a variance that long has puzzled researchers.

27 Jun 2017

Intensive blood pressure lowering reduces CKD patients' risks of heart disease and death

Results from a recent clinical trial indicate that intensive blood pressure lowering reduces chronic kidney disease patients' risks of dying prematurely or developing cardiovascular disease. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

23 Jun 2017

Reducing target systolic blood pressure lowers risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

A new study conducted by researchers from Tulane University finds reducing target systolic blood pressure below current recommendations significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and preventable death.

31 May 2017

European researchers set up new network to boost use of MRI biomarkers in managing kidney disease

Researchers from 22 European countries have set up PARENCHIMA, a network that will boost the use of magnetic resonance imaging biomarkers in efficiently managing chronic kidney disease.

15 May 2017

Hospital acquired complications linked to elevated risk of early death in patients with CKD

Recently, researchers reported that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk of experiencing complications when hospitalized.

28 Apr 2017

Global Kidney Health Atlas highlights huge gaps in CKD care and prevention

Despite one in 10 people worldwide having chronic kidney disease, a new global report - The Global Kidney Health Atlas - presented at this week's World Congress of Nephrology in Mexico City and compiled by the International Society of Nephrology and kidney health experts worldwide and published in JAMA- highlights the huge gaps in kidney disease care and prevention in both developed and developing countries, with many countries not prioritising kidney health.

21 Apr 2017

Integrated disease management approach may benefit patients with CKD and gout, study suggests

A large-scale study examining the link between uncontrolled gout and the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) suggests that using an integrated disease management approach may help prevent the progression of CKD in these patients.

19 Apr 2017

Researchers develop prognostic tool that predicts risk of kidney failure in diabetes patients

Researchers from Joslin Diabetes Center have developed a prognostic tool that accurately predicts the risk of end stage renal disease (ESRD) in patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2017

Research finds diagnostic tests to be less accurate for children with impaired kidney function

Breaking research published today in AACC's Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine reveals that a number of diagnostic tests are less accurate when performed in pediatric patients with impaired kidney function.

17 Apr 2017

Reduced kidney function is major contributor of cardiovascular deaths

A new analysis indicates that by 2013, cardiovascular deaths attributed to reduced kidney function outnumbered kidney failure deaths throughout the world.

17 Apr 2017

Ammonium levels in urine may help identify serious health risks in CKD patients

New research indicates that measuring ammonium excretion in the urine may be help identify patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who face serious health risks. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

7 Apr 2017

Chronic Kidney Disease News and Research

Latest Chronic Kidney Disease News and Research

Smell loss linked to worse nutritional status in patients with chronic kidney disease

Study: Impaired thyroid function may affect dialysis patients’ health and well-being

Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can be safe therapeutic for non-dialysis CKD patients

UD researchers combat chronic kidney disease with exercise

Elevated levels of suPAR protein combine with genetic mutation to trigger CKD in black people

Intensive blood pressure lowering reduces CKD patients' risks of heart disease and death

Reducing target systolic blood pressure lowers risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

European researchers set up new network to boost use of MRI biomarkers in managing kidney disease

Hospital acquired complications linked to elevated risk of early death in patients with CKD

Global Kidney Health Atlas highlights huge gaps in CKD care and prevention

Integrated disease management approach may benefit patients with CKD and gout, study suggests

Researchers develop prognostic tool that predicts risk of kidney failure in diabetes patients

Research finds diagnostic tests to be less accurate for children with impaired kidney function

Reduced kidney function is major contributor of cardiovascular deaths

Ammonium levels in urine may help identify serious health risks in CKD patients

Scientists identify genetic clues to chronic kidney disease

Increased uric acid levels in early life may lead to high blood pressure later on

New research reveals link between sickle cell trait and increased risk of developing kidney failure

International consortium aims to improve therapeutic options for diabetes-induced kidney disease

Prolonged use of popular heartburn drugs linked to silent, gradual kidney damage

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