Articles related to KIDNEY DISEASE

Recent research suggests that certain beverages, including low-fat milk and coffee, may offer protective effects for kidney health when consumed in moderation.

One teaspoon of baking soda contains about 1,200 mg of sodium, nearly the full daily recommended allotment given by the American Heart Association for people with high blood pressure.

A recent study involving 20,440 older adults with kidney failure found that initiating dialysis at an eGFR below 12 mL/min/1.73 m2 resulted in a mean survival of 770 days over a 3-year period, compared to 761 days for those continuing medical management

Extraosseous calcification in chronic and end-stage kidney disease involves a complex pathogenesis, impacting patient morbidity and mortality through vascular, soft tissue, and calciphylaxis manifestations.

SGLT-2 inhibitors offer benefits beyond glucose control, potentially addressing the systemic inflammatory components of metabolic diseases like diabetes, heart failure, and gout.

A recent randomized trial demonstrated that intravenous amino acid infusions can significantly reduce the incidence of acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, highlighting a potential new approach to mitigating this common complication.