chronic kidney disease

Early smoking and its impact on cardio-cerebrovascular diseases in patients with chronic kidney disease: a nationwide population-based study | BMC Public Health

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In the present nationwide retrospective cohort study of patients with CKD, we investigated the associations between smoking initiation age, smoking intensity (pack-years), and the risks of CCVDs and all-cause mortality. The results indicated that both early smoking initiation and higher cumulative smoking exposure were independently associated with worse health outcomes in CKD patients. This study … Read more

Residual inflammation can linger in psoriasis patients despite skin treatment

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New research shows that in patients with psoriasis, even though their skin responds well to treatment with biologics, inflammation can linger, leading to broader health implications such as obesity and cardiovascular and fatty liver disease. The findings of the study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology (JID), published by Elsevier, could lead to more targeted … Read more

Modified face mask detects chronic kidney disease through breath

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Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and therefore were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a modified mask could also protect a wearer by detecting health conditions, including chronic kidney disease. Researchers reporting in ACS Sensors incorporated a specialized breath sensor within the fabric of a face mask to detect metabolites … Read more

4 Fish That Boost Kidney Health

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BUCHAREST — May 4, 2025 — What you eat plays a huge role in your kidney health. This guide explores how certain types of fish can be beneficial protein sources, offering easily digestible nutrients and vital omega-3 fatty acids. We’ll cover what makes fish a smart choice and how to incorporate it into your diet … Read more

Chronic kidney disease among patients with hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Public Health

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Levey AS, Eckardt K-U, Tsukamoto Y, Levin A, Coresh J, Rossert J, et al. Definition and classification of chronic kidney disease: a position statement from kidney disease: improving global outcomes (KDIGO). Kidney Int. 2005;67(6):2089–100. Article  PubMed  Google Scholar  Levey AS, Eckardt K-U, Dorman NM, Christiansen SL, Hoorn EJ, Ingelfinger JR et al. Nomenclature for kidney … Read more

Long COVID poses lasting health risks for young people

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Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to a group of new studies led by investigators at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. While most public attention has focused on … Read more

UCLA study identifies key protein driving kidney scarring

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New UCLA research conducted using mouse models and human genetic data has uncovered a critical factor that determines how much scarring occurs following kidney injury, leading scientists to identify a potential precision medicine approach to prevent chronic kidney disease progression. The study, published in Science Translational Medicine, highlights the role of type 5 collagen – … Read more

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

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The drug tirzepatide improved kidney function and cardiovascular outcomes among patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) compared with placebo at one year, according to featured clinical research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) and simultaneously published in JACC. The overall rate of cardiovascular death or worsening heart … Read more

Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes | Health News

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For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the US, chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed. The consequences of advanced chronic kidney disease are severe. When these essential organs can no longer do their job of filtering waste products from the blood, patients need … Read more

Eplerenone, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease in patients hospitalized for acute heart failure: findings from the EARLIER trial | Cardiovascular Diabetology

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Kobayashi M, Girerd N, Zannad F. When to use spironolactone, eplerenone or finerenone in the spectrum of cardiorenal diseases. Nephrol Dial Transpl. 2024;39:1063–72. CAS  Google Scholar  Morales J, Handelsman Y. Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with diabetes and kidney disease: JACC review topic of the week. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023;82:161–70. PubMed  Google Scholar  Zannad F, … Read more