Nephrology

 
Tirzepatide Real-World Benefit Found Greater for CV, Renal Outcomes vs GLP-1 RAs in Adults with T2D
August 12, 2024

In a head-to-head real world study, tirzepatide compared with semaglutide resulted in 42%, 20%, and 46% reduced risks for all-cause mortality and major adverse CV and renal events, respectively.

Finerenone Phase 3 Data Show Benefit in HFpEF, Promise for New Indication
August 06, 2024

Finerenone treatment achieved a statistically significant reduction in a composite endpoint of CV death and HF events in a population not limited to CKD in T2D, Bayer announced.

Combining SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA Therapy Provides Complementary Cardiorenal Protection: Daily Dose
July 30, 2024

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Combined SGLT2i and GLP-1 RA Therapy Provides Complementary Cardiorenal Protection, According to Comprehensive Meta-Analysis
July 12, 2024

Findings from the large meta-analysis provide strong support for use of both classes to reduce CV and renal disease in adults with type 2 diabetes.

George L Bakris, MD, Expert in Hypertension and Metabolic Disease, Has Died
June 20, 2024

Described as a giant and a pioneer in the hypertension and metabolic fields, Bakris is also remembered so fondly by colleagues as a very special man.

Semaglutide Significantly Reduces Risk of Renal Events, MACE, Death in Persons with CKD, T2D: Daily Dose
June 05, 2024

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Semaglutide Significantly Reduces Risk of Renal Events, MACE, Mortality in People with CKD, T2D in Final FLOW Trial Findings
May 24, 2024

The pluripotent GLP-1 mimetic reduced risk for renal disease endpoints by 24% and MACE by 18% plus significantly retarded decline in eGFR vs placebo, study authors reported.

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome Affects Nearly All US Adults
April 30, 2024

The majority of the US adult population meets criteria for subclinical CKM syndrome indicating "an urgent need for population-wide risk reduction measures."

Advanced-Stage CKD Prevalence Quickly Rising Worldwide: Daily Dose
April 22, 2024

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Zilebesiran Reduces SBP on Background SOC in Uncontrolled HTN: Daily Dose
April 16, 2024

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