Nephrology

The HCPLive nephrology page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on kidney disease. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments in nephrology, and more.

Rajeev Raghavan, MD, Discusses Updated ADA Guidelines for Diabetic Kidney Disease

May 08, 2022

Video

Expert nephrologist Dr. Rajeev Raghavan elaborates on the American Diabetes Association guideline updates for patients with diabetic kidney disease during Pri-Med West.

Rajeev Raghavan, MD: SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

May 08, 2022

Video

Dr. Rajeev Raghavan talks about the role of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists as new therapeutics available to slow progression of chronic kidney disease.

Rajeev Raghavan, MD, Talks About the Underutilized Therapeutics in Nephrology

May 07, 2022

Video

Pri-Med West presenter Dr. Rajeev Raghavan highlights the key points of his nephrology talk and identifies trending topics in the field during an interview.

NAFLD Prevalence Increasing in Pediatric Patients

April 26, 2022

Podcast

Dr. Miriam Vos details the TARGET-NASH study, which indicated a higher prevalence of NAFLD in pediatric patients than previously thought.

FDA Clears New Quiet, Portable Dialysis System

April 21, 2022

Article

The VersiPD Cycler System is expected to be available in the US in 2022.

Triple Combination Pill Shows Substantial Increase in Time at Target Blood Pressure

April 13, 2022

Article

The higher time at BP target ranged from 64% in the triple pill group to 43% in the usual care group

A Preview of the Ziltevekimab ZEUS Clinical Trial

April 06, 2022

Video

Study co-chair Paul Ridker, MD, shares details behind the new global assessment of the IL-6 inhibitor for patients with atherosclerosis and CKD.

CANTOS Data Show Importance of Inflammation Risk in CKD Patients with Atherosclerosis

April 04, 2022

Video

Paul M. Ridker, MD, discusses the latest findings from the canakinumab trial before highlighting his team's work with ziltevekimab in ZEUS.

Javed Butler, MD: Consistent Benefits of Finerenone On CV, Kidney Outcomes

April 04, 2022

Video

Dr. Butler discusses findings from the FIDELITY analyses on the consistent benefits of finerenone, regardless of ASCVD history in patients with CKD and T2D.

Sotagliflozin Reduces MACE Risk in Diabetic, Kidney Disease Patients in SCORED Trial

April 04, 2022

Video

Study author Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, discusses the unique SGLT-1 and SGLT-2 inhibition derived from sotagliflozin, and how impactful its benefit may be.

Latest News

Carolyn Rowley, PhD, Addresses Mental Health and Wellness in People with Sickle Cell Disease

David Au, MD, MS: Lifestyle Interventions for Weight Loss in Obese Patients with COPD

Claims-Based Algorithm Identifies PAH 6 Months Prior to Diagnosis

View More News