Solving a weightlifter’s renal riddle in a case of misdiagnosed CKD
Simon, aged 56, takes pride in his good health. He works long hours as a bank manager, but also prioritises maintaining a healthy lifestyle and…
Tag: Kidney
Aussie study illuminates the huge cardiac risk that follows kidney failure
Patients with kidney failure and comorbid insulin-treated diabetes are 65 times more likely than adults in the general population to need major cardiac surgery, research…
SGLT-2 inhibitors stave off type 2 diabetes in HF, studies show
New analyses of trial data suggest SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce incident diabetes in patients with cardiovascular or kidney disease, a team of international researchers says. Dapagliflozin…
GLP-1 receptor agonists ‘reduce kidney failure and deaths’: meta-analysis
GLP-1 receptor agonists offer significant renal protection as well as cardiovascular benefits, a meta-analysis shows. Australian-led research has found that patients taking the drugs have…
Acute kidney injury linked to increased risk of dementia
Acute kidney injury can increase the risk of a subsequent dementia diagnosis by more than 50%, a population-based cohort study suggests. Preclinical studies have previously…
Law firm eyes class action, claiming PPIs cause gastric cancer
Shine Lawyers is seeking patients for a potential class action against PPI manufacturers based on research suggesting long-term use is linked to gastric cancer and…
Semaglutide should be first-line option for diabetic CKD, doctors say
Semaglutide should be a first-line treatment option for adults with diabetic chronic kidney disease and albuminuria, say renal specialists. It follows a landmark Australian-led trial,…
Antihypertensive use linked to lower risk for kidney failure in cases with advanced disease
For patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, ACEi or ARB treatment is associated with a reduced risk for kidney failure with replacement therapy but not…
Pompous colleges, bow ties and pointless PhDs: Dr Colin McClintock on specialist training
Renal specialist Dr Colin McClintock recently took a swipe at ‘pompous, bow tie-wearing’, city-centric specialists when he appeared at a NSW Government inquiry. His lashing…
Watermelon brings on hyperkalaemia in patients: case series
Patients with impaired kidney function would be wise to go easy on their watermelon consumption, with US doctors warning it has the potential to induce…
