Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a health condition that involves reduced function of the kidneys. There are various causes of reduced kidney function and the severity of the condition can vary greatly.

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Novo Nordisk A/S: Rybelsus® (oral semaglutide 14 mg) demonstrates superior reduction in cardiovascular events in the SOUL trial at ACC 2025

Novo Nordisk A/S: Rybelsus® (oral semaglutide 14 mg) demonstrates superior reduction in cardiovascular events in the SOUL trial at ACC 2025

Tirzepatide improves kidney, cardiovascular function in patients with obesity and HFpEF

Tirzepatide improves kidney, cardiovascular function in patients with obesity and HFpEF

AI-based imaging performs equally well as ultrasound in guiding heart procedures

AI-based imaging performs equally well as ultrasound in guiding heart procedures

New trial shows oral semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes patients

New trial shows oral semaglutide reduces cardiovascular events in diabetes patients

High blood pressure can lead to structural changes in the kidneys

High blood pressure can lead to structural changes in the kidneys

Conversations on AFM: Exploring the nanomechanics of living cells

Conversations on AFM: Exploring the nanomechanics of living cells

Increased mobility linked to lower risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients

Increased mobility linked to lower risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients

FDA-approved drug for chronic kidney disease may help mitigate antibiotic resistance

FDA-approved drug for chronic kidney disease may help mitigate antibiotic resistance

Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay

Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay

New research aims to unravel genetic mysteries of polycystic kidney disease

New research aims to unravel genetic mysteries of polycystic kidney disease

How gut health shapes heart disease risk — and what you can do about it

How gut health shapes heart disease risk — and what you can do about it

RSV hospitalization rates rise with age and chronic conditions in older adults

RSV hospitalization rates rise with age and chronic conditions in older adults

Harnessing lncRNAs for early diagnosis and intervention in acute kidney injury

Harnessing lncRNAs for early diagnosis and intervention in acute kidney injury

Research links kidney dysfunction to muscle weakness in myotonic dystrophy type 1

Research links kidney dysfunction to muscle weakness in myotonic dystrophy type 1

Understanding the mechanisms of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in chronic kidney disease patients

Understanding the mechanisms of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in chronic kidney disease patients

Researchers discover key blood molecules impacting child development

Researchers discover key blood molecules impacting child development

Pig kidney transplant patient completes recovery and returns home

Pig kidney transplant patient completes recovery and returns home

The dangers of fraudulent diabetes products and how to avoid them

The dangers of fraudulent diabetes products and how to avoid them

Innovative method improves understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms in kidney diseases

Innovative method improves understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms in kidney diseases

Sotagliflozin could be used to reduce the risk of deadly cardiovascular events, trial shows

Sotagliflozin could be used to reduce the risk of deadly cardiovascular events, trial shows

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