Gout, a prevalent inflammatory arthritis, is triggered by monosodium urate (MSU) crystal deposits in joints due to elevated serum urate (SU) levels. This causes intense pain and swelling,...
CURATED BY: Cristina Perez, RN, MSN, FNP-C
Cristina Perez,
RN, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner, Carelon Health
EMPA-KIDNEY Trial Shows Empagliflozin Reduces CKD Progression and Cardio Risks
The EMPA-KIDNEY trial evaluated empagliflozin's effectiveness in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at various stages of progression. Participants with...
Advancing Therapies: Non-Steroidal MR Antagonists in the Spotlight for Treating Chronic Conditions
MR overactivation, implicated in various pathologies including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus, underscores the importance of...
Finerenone Reduces Heart, Kidney Risks in Diabetes CKD Study
The FIDELITY analysis consolidated data from the FIDELIO-DKD and FIGARO-DKD studies, targeting patients with type 2 diabetes across different stages...