Diagnosis

In the United States, about one in ten people have diabetes, and 40% of these develop chronic kidney disease (CKD), increasing their cardiovascular disease risk. Despite American Diabetes...
CURATED BY: Stephen Thomas,
FNP-C, MSN, RN

Albuminuria in Heart Failure: A Strong Predictor of Risk and Outcomes

Albuminuria is prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF) and independently associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes. The causes...
CURATED BY:
Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C

Highlighting the Importance of Remote Patient Monitoring: Increasing Home Dialysis

On July 10, 2019, there was an executive order to increase home dialysis and transplant utilization to 80% by 2030....
CURATED BY:
Cristina Perez,
RN, MSN, FNP-C

Chronic Kidney Disease Urges Early Detection Despite End-Stage Kidney Disease Mortality Decline

Despite a decline in mortality among patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a leading cause...
CURATED BY:
Cristina Perez,
RN, MSN, FNP-C

Study Finds Kidney Transplantation Significantly Improves Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a decline in quality of life (QOL) as their renal function deteriorates. Health-related...
CURATED BY:
Stephen Thomas,
FNP-C, MSN, RN

Albuminuria: A Critical Predictor of Heart Failure Risk and Progression

Albuminuria, prevalent in heart failure (HF), independently predicts HF incidence and progression, yet its causes and mechanisms remain unclear. Despite...
CURATED BY:
Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C

Finerenone Reduces Heart Failure Risks in CKD and T2D Patients

In patients with albuminuric chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, finerenone, a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, exhibited significant cardiovascular...
CURATED BY:
Kimberly Cantillon,
MPAS, PA-C
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