chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease poisons patients’ hearts, scientists discover

by University of Virginia edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST Add as preferred source Circulating hCKD-EVs are cardiotoxic in vitro and in vivo. Credit: Circulation (2026). DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.125.075579 Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic kidney disease ultimately die of cardiovascular problems: Their […]

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What you can do to prevent chronic kidney disease

January 19, 2026 / Patient education / InnovateMed Author / chronic kidney disease, CKD

by Carole Tanzer Miller edited by Andrew Zinin Editors’ notes The GIST More than 14% of U.S. adults have some level of chronic kidney disease—and most have no idea. “People with chronic kidney disease generally have no symptoms until they’re very near kidney failure,” said kidney-health researcher Dr. Michael Shlipak of the University of California, San Francisco. Chronic

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Study finds experimental antibody may reduce fibrosis in chronic kidney disease

September 16, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / chronic kidney disease

by Karin Vikström, Karolinska Institutet edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2025). DOI: 10.1172/JCI190286 Chronic kidney disease is a growing health concern affecting about 1 in 10 Swedes. The condition involves a gradual decline in kidney function, which can lead to the need for dialysis or transplantation. A new study from Karolinska Institutet,

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Clinical trial shows constipation drug can treat patients with chronic kidney disease

September 1, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / chronic kidney disease

by Tohoku University edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Administering lubiprostone alters gut microbiota, leading to improved mitochondrial function and suppression of inflammation. This improved renal function by increasing the levels of aguA and polyamines. Credit: Shun Watanabe Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health issue worldwide. Many patients end up requiring regular dialysis to

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Chronic kidney disease may be tied to higher risk for tooth loss

July 25, 2025 / Research update / InnovateMed Author / chronic kidney disease, tooth loss

by Elana Gotkine edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be associated with a higher risk of tooth loss, with a higher prevalence of CKD seen among individuals with fewer than 20 teeth, according to a study published online July 20 in Renal Failure. Na-Yeong Kim, from the Chonnam National University School of

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Atopic dermatitis may be linked to increased risk for chronic kidney disease

July 15, 2025 / Uncategorized / InnovateMed Author / atopic dermatitis, chronic kidney disease

by Elana Gotkine edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Atopic dermatitis (AD) was associated with an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in an Asian population, according to a study published online July 10 in the Journal of Dermatology. Hsi-Chih Chen, from the Tri-Service General Hospital at the National Defense Medical Center in Taipei, Taiwan, and colleagues

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