Kidney research, 2026-10-18
Diet and small studies offer new clues for protecting your kidneys.
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A large review indicates that a new oral drug for kidney anemia works well for people on peritoneal dialysis.
Today's news focuses on how lifestyle factors like diet and exercise might help manage kidney disease. Most of the new findings are observational, meaning they show links rather than proof. A large review also highlighted a promising new treatment for anemia in dialysis patients.
Renal tubule-specific Nrf2 deletion ameliorates diabetic kidney disease by attenuating glomerular hypertension and kidney injury in a mouse model of diabetes.
This study used mice with a specific gene turned off in their kidney tubules. The mice had less kidney damage and lower blood pressure in the kidneys. This was in mice, not people...
GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy and incident atrial fibrillation in non-diabetic adults with obesity and chronic kidney disease: a propensity matched cohort study.
This study compared 10,985 people on GLP-1 drugs with 94,527 people not on them. All had obesity and kidney disease but no diabetes. It looked at whether the drugs prevented a type...
The investigational non-steroidal MRA balcinrenone in cardiorenal medicine: current evidence and future perspectives.
This review looks at a new drug called balcinrenone. It is being tested to help protect the heart and kidneys in people with chronic kidney disease. The article summarizes what is...
Four Pillars in Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease G4-G5: Mission Impossible-or Not Too Late to Start?
This review discusses four main drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. It looks at how these drugs work for people with very advanced kidney disease. The article...
A single-centre experience and observation with renal denervation for resistant hypertension: Clinical outcomes and follow-up
This article is about a procedure to treat high blood pressure that is hard to control. It involves the kidneys. The record does not include a summary of the study, so the specific...
A Bidirectional Study of Change in The Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Following Acute Pyelonephritis In Diabetic Patients
This study looks at how kidney function changes after a kidney infection in people with diabetes. There is no abstract, so we do not have the results yet.
Clinical Correlation between Serum 尾2Microglobulin and Serum Creatinine in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in Southwest Nigeria
This study checks if two blood tests, beta-2 microglobulin and creatinine, match up in people with kidney disease. There is no abstract, so we do not have the results yet.
Effect of Glutathione S鈥怲ransferase and Metallothionein Polymorphisms on Mercury Levels and End鈥怱tage Renal Disease ( ESRD ) in Colombian Patients
This study looked at 401 people with kidney disease in Colombia. It found a link between certain gene types, mercury levels, and kidney failure. This shows a connection, but it...
Cutaneous Small Vessel Vasculitis Section Complicating Sepsis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease in an Older Adult with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report
This is a case report about one older man with kidney disease who developed a skin condition. It describes his specific medical story, so it does not provide general results for...
Progresi贸n de la amiloidosis card铆aca por transtirretina tratada con terapias modificadoras de la enfermedad: experiencia multic茅ntrica en pr谩ctica cl铆nica real
This study looks at how a heart condition called amyloidosis progresses in real-world practice. There is no abstract, so we do not have the results yet.
Cisplatin-associated hyponatremia: an outcome-definition and denominator problem
This paper discusses how doctors define and count low sodium levels caused by a cancer drug. It is a discussion piece, so it does not report new clinical trial results.
Clinical Profile of Echocardiographically Estimated Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients with Non Dialysis-dependent Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 3-5: A Cross-sectional Study
This study checked for high blood pressure in the lungs of people with kidney disease who are not on dialysis. It shows a link between kidney disease and this heart condition, but...
Shengjiang San attenuates diabetic kidney disease by suppressing renal NF-魏B-mediated inflammation and rebalancing the Bax/Bcl-2 apoptotic axis: computational target prediction with in vivo and clinical validation
This study looks at a traditional medicine for diabetic kidney disease. There is no abstract, so we do not have the results yet.
Circadian rhythms and sleep disturbances: a conceptual perspective with implications for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
This review explores how sleep and body clocks might affect polycystic kidney disease. It is a conceptual piece, not a new trial. There are no new results.
Associations of PM(2.5) components with dynamic and accelerated progression of different kidney function states and subsequent cardiovascular events: The GOLD-Health cohort.
A large study of 307,639 people found a link between air pollution and faster kidney decline. It also linked pollution to heart problems. This shows a connection, not proof of...
A Machine Learning Approach to Predict Hypertension Using Cross-Sectional & Two Years Follow Up Data from A Health & Demographic Cohort
Researchers used computer programs to predict high blood pressure in 2,000 adults. They followed the group for two years. This shows a link between the data and the condition, but...
Non-destructive colocalization sensing of microRNAs and membrane proteins in single vesicles reveals spatial inflammation signatures
Scientists created a new tool to look inside tiny bubbles in the blood. This helps them see signs of inflammation. The work was done in the lab, not in people yet. It could help...
Metabolic inflammation in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
This article explains how liver disease and kidney disease are linked. It focuses on a type of chronic inflammation. It is a general review, so it does not report new trial...
Kayexalate-Induced Ischemic Colitis: Revisiting a Forgotten but Preventable Cause of Colonic Necrosis
A man with kidney disease took a common drug to lower his potassium. He developed a rare injury to his colon. This is a single case report, so it is not a large study. It reminds...
Finerenone Use in Coenzyme Q8B-Related Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
This is a case report about one woman with a rare genetic kidney disease. She took a drug called finerenone after other treatments failed. The report describes her specific...
Dysregulation of Orexin-A and Implications for Renal Function Assessment in Chronic Kidney Disease.
This study compared 44 people with chronic kidney disease to 44 healthy people. It is a small observational study, so it shows a link, not proof of cause. It found that a brain...
The Application of Slimber Ice to Reduce Interdialytic Weight Gain in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
This case study describes using a small amount of ice to help dialysis patients control thirst and fluid weight gain. It is a single case report, so it does not provide broad...
Dietary macronutrients, macronutrient substitutions, and the risk of cardio-renal-metabolic multimorbidity: a prospective cohort study
A study of 2,539 adults followed for 11.6 years looked at how diet affects the risk of heart, kidney, and diabetes problems. This is an observational study, so it shows a link, not...
Coping and Spirituality in Relation to Quality of Life Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
This study looked at 100 people on dialysis. It found a link between how people handle stress and their sense of spirituality with their quality of life. This shows a connection,...
Dahuang Fuzi decoction attenuates renal fibrosis via suppression of the NF-魏B pathway.
This study tested a traditional Chinese medicine formula in rats with blocked urine flow. The formula slowed kidney scarring in the animals. It also worked in cells in the lab....
A LIGHTWEIGHT CUSTOM CNN FOR ROBUST AND CLINICALLY SAFE CT KIDNEY DISEASE CLASSIFICATION
This paper describes a computer program that can look at kidney scans. It is designed to help doctors spot problems like cysts, stones, or tumors. The program is a tool for...
Habituation and housing interact to shape the magnitude and consistency of post-operative recovery after kidney imaging window implantation in mice
This study was done in mice, not people. It looked at how the way mice are handled before surgery affects their recovery. The goal is to make animal tests more reliable. This does...
Design and Evaluation of Multi-Stimuli-Responsive Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery in Chronic Diseases
This paper discusses a new type of tiny particle that can carry drugs to specific body parts. It is a design and evaluation paper, so it does not report clinical trial results yet.
Clinical and Echocardiographic Characteristics of Patients on Hemodialysis with Dialysis Vintage of More Than 30 Years: A Single-Center Comparison with Patients on Dialysis for 20 to 29 Years
This is a poster from a medical conference. It describes people who have been on dialysis for a very long time. It compares those who have been on it for over 30 years with those...
A Case Report of Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma of the Kidney Treated with Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
This is a case report about a rare cancer that spread to the kidney. The patient was treated with chemotherapy and radiation. There is no abstract available, so we do not have the...
Correction: Age-specific trends in peritoneal dialysis use among incident dialysis patients in Japan
This is a correction to a previous study about dialysis use in Japan. It fixes errors in the original paper. There are no new results in this item.
The coexistence of constipation and diarrhea is associated with the development of chronic kidney disease: a 10-year cohort study
This study looked at how gut issues might link to kidney disease over 10 years. There is no abstract available, so we do not have the study's results.
Severe Amphetamine-Associated Rhabdomyolysis With Dialysis-Requiring Acute Kidney Injury in Two Patients: A Case Report
This is a case report about two patients who needed dialysis after using amphetamines. There is no abstract available, so we do not have the study's results.
How is congenital nephrotic syndrome treated?
This is a general overview of how a rare kidney condition is treated. It is not a research study with new results. It is a resource for doctors and patients.
Hypophosphatemia predicts in-hospital acute kidney injury and mortality
This large hospital study found that low phosphate levels at admission are linked to a higher risk of kidney injury and death. It shows a link, not proof of cause. The study looked...
Long-term changes in kidney function and urinary protein following inpatient multidisciplinary care in patients with chronic kidney disease: a 5-year follow-up study
This study followed patients for 5 years after they received care in the hospital. There is no abstract available, so we do not have the study's results.
Effect of Smoking on Serum Uric Acid and Renal Biochemical Markers among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kosti Diabetic Center, White Nile State, Sudan
This study compared 100 smokers and 100 non-smokers with diabetes. It found that smokers had higher uric acid levels. It shows a link, not proof of cause. The study was done in...
Analysis code for "Cardiopulmonary bypass duration is associated with acute kidney injury after adult cardiac surgery in INSPIRE"
This is a set of computer code used to analyze a study on heart surgery and kidney injury. It is not a research study with new results. It is a tool for researchers.
Safety and efficacy of prednisolone, mizoribine and lisinopril combination therapy for severe childhood IgA nephropathy
This study looked at a combination of three drugs for a rare kidney disease in children. There is no abstract available, so we do not have the study's results.
Therapeutic landscape of Alport syndrome: current standard of care and ongoing clinical trials
This review looks at Alport syndrome, a genetic kidney disease. It covers current treatments and new trials. There are no new results in this article.
Concurrent Fabry disease and Hepatitis-B virus-associated IgA nephropathy: A case report with pain as a precursor
This report describes one man with two rare kidney diseases. It is a single case, not a large study. There are no broad results to share.
What are the causes and management strategies for kidney injury in critically ill patients?
This document discusses how to treat kidney injury in very sick patients. It is a general overview, not a new study with results.
Temporary continuation of peritoneal dialysis after catheter replacement for Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. massiliense catheter-related infection in a pediatric patient
This report describes one child with a dialysis infection. It is a single case, not a large study. There are no broad results to share.
Integrating Kidney Health into Universal Health Coverage Beyond Dialysis: Lessons from Thailand for Southeast Asia.
This policy brief looks at how to pay for kidney care in Southeast Asia. It uses Thailand as an example of how to include kidney health in national plans. It discusses the costs...
Life Participation in Parents of Children With CKD.
This study looks at how parents of children with kidney disease manage their daily lives. It uses interviews to understand the burden on caregivers. It aims to see how this stress...