Diabetes
Diabetic kidney damage may start earlier than thought
(HealthDay)—Kidney damage from diabetes may begin much sooner than previously thought, according to a new study.
Dec 30, 2015
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American Journal of Kidney Diseases
The American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, is recognized worldwide as a leader in clinical nephrology content. Every month AJKD publishes original investigations describing the latest findings related to kidney diseases, hypertension, dialysis therapies, and kidney transplantation. In addition to the rigorous peer-review of all AJKD content, original investigations undergo routine statistical review and follow a consistent, structured format. Case reports in each issue bring to light new diseases and potential therapeutic strategies.
- Publisher
- Elsevier
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- http://www.ajkd.org/
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research finds promising treatment to protect kidney function in diabetes
A clinical trial involving researchers at University of Limerick, Ireland has demonstrated the potential benefits of new drugs in protecting kidney function in diabetes.
Dec 9, 2020
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Health
Patient information too high for patients' literacy
More than 90 per cent of educational materials written for kidney disease patients is higher than an average patient's literacy, according to a new study published in the June issue of the National Kidney Foundation's American ...
Jun 1, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Primary glomerular disease is associated with high cardiovascular disease risk
Among almost 2,000 adults with primary glomerular disease followed for a median of 6.8 years, risk of cardiovascular events including coronary artery, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular events; and death due to myocardial ...
Jun 1, 2022
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Medical research
Low awareness of kidney disease remains a challenge for clinical trial recruitment
Among 80 participants of the NKF Patient Network, a national U.S. kidney disease registry, 60% were not aware of their kidney function level.
Sep 30, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lowering urine protein aids renal function in rare kidney disease
(HealthDay)—Reducing urinary protein aids patients with the rare kidney disease focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), according to a study published online Aug. 10 in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Sep 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Kidney disease measures are associated with structural brain damage across different domains of etiology
Cross-sectional analysis shows association of reduced kidney function and increased urine albumin excretion with brain volume reduction in regions typically affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia etiologies.
Sep 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Persistent hematuria associated with strong risks of chronic kidney disease
Data recently published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease (AJKD) from a large South Korean cohort show a five-fold increased risk of incident CKD for adults with persistent hematuria compared to those with no hematuria, ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nephrology referrals identify many patients at low risk for progression
(HealthDay)—Current guidelines for nephrology referral identify many patients at low risk for progression, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Aug 25, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Guideline updated for nutrition in chronic kidney disease
(HealthDay)—The National Kidney Foundation and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have updated the clinical practice guideline for nutrition in chronic kidney disease (CKD); the 2020 update was published as a supplement ...
Aug 27, 2020
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