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.
February 11th 2025
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Pruritus Linked to Increased Risk of Depression, Restlessness in CKD Patients
August 18th 2023CKD-aP patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis reported adverse clinical events in line with their pruritus severity and were found to be at greater risk of all-cause mortality, all-cause hospitalization, and cardiovascular events.
US Clinicians Missing the Mark for Albuminuria Testing, Preventing Optimal CKD Care
July 28th 2023Using NHANES data, along with deidentified data from the Optum database, investigators estimate the prevalence of albuminuria testing among people with hypertension or diabetes as well as how the presence or lack of testing might influence prescription of CKD therapies.
Exploring SGLT2 Inhibitor Benefits in Chronic Kidney Disease
June 23rd 2023Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP:-BC, interview Dr Robert Busch, to explore the advantages of SGLT2 inhibitors in chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular health, and their potential to improve overall patient outcomes.