Kidney Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(5), P. 100814 - 100814
Published: March 22, 2024
Limited
data
exist
on
longitudinal
kidney
outcomes
after
nonsurgical
obesity
treatments.
We
investigated
the
effects
of
intensive
lifestyle
intervention
function
over
10
years.
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. e2326230 - e2326230
Published: July 27, 2023
Importance
Albuminuria
testing
is
crucial
for
guiding
evidence-based
treatments
to
mitigate
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
progression
and
cardiovascular
morbidity,
but
it
widely
underutilized
among
persons
with
or
at
risk
CKD.
Objective
To
estimate
the
extent
of
albuminuria
underdetection
from
lack
evaluate
its
association
CKD
treatment
in
a
large
US
cohort
patients
hypertension
diabetes.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
study
examined
adults
diabetes,
using
data
2007
2018
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Surveys
(NHANES)
Optum
deidentified
electronic
health
record
(EHR)
set
diverse
care
organizations.
Analyses
were
conducted
October
31,
2022,
May
19,
2023.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Using
NHANES
as
nationally
representative
sample,
logistic
regression
model
was
developed
(urine
albumin-creatinine
ratio
≥30
mg/g).
then
applied
active
outpatients
EHR
January
1,
2017,
December
2018.
The
prevalence
those
without
during
this
period
estimated.
A
multivariable
used
examine
associations
between
having
therapies
within
subsequent
year
(prescription
angiotensin-converting
enzyme
inhibitor
[ACEi]
angiotensin
II
receptor
blocker
[ARB],
prescription
sodium-glucose
cotransporter
2
[SGLT2i],
blood
pressure
control
less
than
130/80
mm
Hg
140/90
on
latest
outpatient
measure).
Results
total
population
included
192
108
(mean
[SD]
age,
60.3
[15.1]
years;
185
589
[96.6%]
hypertension;
50
507
[26.2%]
diabetes;
mean
eGFR,
84
[21]
mL/min/1.73
m
).
There
33
629
(17.5%)
who
had
testing;
whom
11
525
(34.3%)
albuminuria.
Among
158
479
untested,
estimated
rate
13.4%
(n
=
21
231).
Thus,
only
35.2%
(11
32
756)
projected
been
tested.
associated
higher
adjusted
odds
receiving
ACEi
ARB
(OR,
2.39
[95%
CI,
2.32-2.46]),
SGLT2i
8.22
7.56-8.94]),
controlled
1.20
1.16-1.23]).
Conclusions
Relevance
In
that
approximately
two-thirds
undetected
due
testing.
These
results
suggest
improving
detection
represents
substantial
opportunity
optimize
delivery
reducing
complications.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
118(4), P. 804 - 811
Published: Aug. 19, 2023
The
American
Heart
Association
recently
updated
Life's
Essential
8
(LE8)
score.
This
amalgamation
of
health
factors,
recognized
for
their
individual
associations
with
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
risk,
provides
a
robust
tool
to
assess
overall
cardiovascular
(CVH),
which
could
potentially
be
extrapolated
predict
CKD
risk.This
study
aimed
investigate
the
association
between
levels
CVH,
as
measured
by
LE8
score,
and
risk
in
UK
Biobank.A
total
147,988
participants
free
from
Biobank
were
included
this
prospective
study.
CVH
categorized
low
(0-49),
moderate
(50-79),
high
(80-100)
using
An
adjusted
Cox
proportional
hazard
model
was
used
CKD.
population
attributable-risk
(PAR)
also
calculated.During
median
follow-up
10
y,
1936
cases
documented.
A
higher
score
associated
significant
lower
(P
<
0.001),
linear
dose-response
relationship
observed.
Similar
patterns
found
behavior
biological
subscale
scores
Compared
category,
39%
developing
(hazard
ratio
[HR]:
0.61;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
0.52,
0.72);
those
had
57%
incidence
(HR:
0.43;
CI:
0.35,
0.53)
after
adjustment
covariates.
Among
distinct
metrics
BMI
metric
highest
PAR
(24.6%;
18.8,
30.2).
Of
3.2%
(95%
1.4,
5.0)
attributable
inadequate
or
excessive
sleep
duration.High
defined
LE8,
is
significantly
These
results
suggest
that
promoting
optimal
may
burden
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2023
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
is
a
debilitating
progressive
illness
that
affects
more
than
10%
of
the
world's
population.
In
this
literature
review,
we
discussed
roles
nutritional
interventions,
lifestyle
modifications,
hypertension
(HTN)
and
diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
control,
medications
in
delaying
progression
CKD.
Walking,
weight
loss,
low-protein
diet
(LPD),
adherence
to
alternate
Mediterranean
(aMed)
diet,
Alternative
Healthy
Eating
Index
(AHEI)-2010
slow
However,
smoking
binge
alcohol
drinking
increase
risk
CKD
progression.
addition,
hyperglycemia,
altered
lipid
metabolism,
low-grade
inflammation,
over-activation
renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
system
(RAAS),
overhydration
(OH)
diabetic
The
Kidney
Disease:
Improving
Global
Outcomes
(KDIGO)
guidelines
recommend
blood
pressure
(BP)
control
<140/90
mmHg
patients
without
albuminuria
<130/80
with
prevent
Medical
therapies
aim
target
epigenetic
alterations,
fibrosis,
inflammation.
Currently,
RAAS
blockade,
sodium-glucose
cotransporter-2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors,
pentoxifylline,
finerenone
are
approved
for
managing
according
completed
Study
Diabetic
Nephropathy
Atrasentan
(SONAR),
atrasentan,
an
endothelin
receptor
antagonist
(ERA),
decreased
renal
events
patients.
ongoing
trials
studying
role
other
agents
slowing
Renal Replacement Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
affects
10%
of
the
general
population
in
Western
countries.
Currently,
CKD
cannot
be
cured
and
there
are
only
few
strategies
to
prevent
onset
CKD,
reverse
early
stages
progression
established
end-stage
disease.
Cigarette
smoking
is
a
preventable
cause
CKD.
Methods
This
narrative
review
analyses
cause–effect
relationship
between
cigarette
discusses
association
inhaled
cadmium
smoking-induced
damage.
Results
places
individuals
at
risk
for
incident
It
accelerates
(decline
glomerular
filtration
rate,
aggravation
proteinuria)
(ESKD),
associated
with
shortened
transplant
graft
survival.
These
harmful
effects
on
function/structure
dependent
dose
duration
smoking.
Smoking
abstinence
decreases
higher
proteinuria
progression.
Inhaled
may
biologic
link
dysfunction.
Recent
studies
indicate
that
accumulation
blood
mediates
smokers
all-cause
mortality.
Conclusions
cessation
an
effective
intervention
reduce
as
well
smoking-attributable
morbidity
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(2), P. e0318736 - e0318736
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Introduction
Albuminuria
is
a
crucial
marker
of
kidney
damage
and
serves
as
an
early
indicator
the
risk
for
chronic
disease
(CKD).
Recent
studies
have
suggested
that
cardiometabolic
index
(CMI),
could
be
valuable
screening
renal
insufficiency.
However,
relationship
between
CMI
albuminuria
remains
underexplored.
Therefore,
aim
this
study
was
to
investigate
association
albuminuria,
with
goal
providing
new
insights
clinical
diagnosis,
assessment,
intervention
disease.
Methods
The
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
period
2017–2020
provided
data
cross-sectional
investigation.
Triglyceride
(TG)
(mmol/L)/High
density
lipid-cholesterol
(HDL-C)
(mmol/L)
×
Waist
height
ratio
(WHtR)
formula
used
calculating
CMI.
Using
multifactorial
logistic
regression,
independent
connection
investigated.
threshold
effect
determined
by
means
two-stage
linear
regression
model.
Additionally,
subgroup
analysis
interaction
tests
were
carried
out.
Results
A
total
3,339
participants
included,
12.38%
them
had
albuminuria.
As
quartiles
grew
(quartile
1:
7.78%,
quartile
2:
13.43%,
3:
12.93%,
4:
17.01%),
so
did
probability
results
adjusted
model
3
showed
greater
prevalence
strongly
correlated
(OR
=
2.26,
95%
CI:
1.58–3.23).
This
held
true
all
subgroups
(all
P
trend
>
0.05).
Furthermore,
inflection
point
0.92,
we
discovered
nonlinear
Conclusions
Our
findings
indicate
levels
are
significantly
associated
prevalence,
suggesting
serve
biomarker
assessing
Advances in Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(4), P. 1318 - 1324
Published: March 5, 2024
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
affects
more
than
one
in
ten
people
worldwide.
However,
results
from
the
REVEAL-CKD
study
suggest
that
it
is
often
not
diagnosed.
Many
patients
are
therefore
unaware
they
have
CKD,
putting
them
at
increased
risk
of
progression
and
complications.
Empowering
with
knowledge
about
CKD
will
allow
to
become
active
participants
their
own
care,
driving
improvements
diagnosis
rates
changing
patient
outcomes
for
better.
In
this
article,
we
provide
clinician
perspectives
on
importance
early
management.
We
present
an
overview
tests
commonly
used
diagnose
clinical
practice,
as
well
actionable
suggestions
patients,
clinicians,
health
policymakers
could
help
improve
detection
treatment.
Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
Chronic
Kidney
Disease
(CKD)
has
emerged
as
a
global
healthcare
challenge
affecting
significant
portion
of
the
world's
population.
This
comprehensive
narrative
review
delves
into
intricate
relationship
between
CKD
and
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD).
is
characterized
by
kidney
damage
persisting
for
at
least
three
months,
often
with
or
without
decline
in
glomerular
filtration
rate
(GFR).
It
closely
linked
CVD,
individuals
face
high
risk
events,
making
cardiovascular-associated
mortality
concern
advanced
stages.
The
emphasizes
importance
precise
assessment
using
biomarkers,
imaging,
tailored
medication
strategies
to
mitigate
risks
patients.
Lifestyle
modifications,
early
intervention,
patient-centered
care
are
crucial
managing
both
conditions.
Challenges
awareness
recognition
need
interdisciplinary
highlighted.
Recent
advances
research
offer
promising
therapies,
such
SGLT2
inhibitors,
MRAs,
GLP-1R
agonists,
selective
endothelin
receptor
antagonists.
Stem
cell-based
gene
editing,
regenerative
approaches
under
investigation.
Patient-physician
"risk
discussions"
assessments
essential
improving
patient
outcomes.
In
conclusion,
underscores
complexity
interconnected
health
domains.
Ongoing
research,
innovative
personalized
will
be
instrumental
addressing
challenges,
reducing
burden,
enhancing
well-being
facing
issues.
Recognizing
connections
these
conditions
imperative
providers,
policymakers,
researchers
they
seek
improve
quality
outcomes
affected
individuals.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 2746 - 2746
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
is
a
progressive
and
incurable
that
impairs
function.
Its
prevalence
estimated
to
affect
up
800
million
individuals
within
the
general
population,
patients
with
diabetes
hypertension
are
particularly
at
risk.
This
disorder
disrupts
physiological
mechanisms
of
body,
including
water
electrolyte
balance,
blood
pressure
regulation,
excretion
toxins,
vitamin
D
metabolism.
Consequently,
exposed
risks
such
as
hyperkalemia,
hyperphosphatemia,
metabolic
acidosis,
abnormalities.
These
can
be
reduced
by
implementing
appropriate
diagnostic
methods,
followed
non-pharmacological
(such
physical
activity,
dietary,
lifestyle
adjustment)
pharmacological
strategies
after
diagnosis.
Selecting
diet
suitable
treatment
imperative
in
maintaining
function
long
possible.
Drugs
finerenone,
canakinumab,
pentoxifylline
hold
promise
for
improved
outcomes
among
CKD
patients.
When
these
interventions
prove
insufficient,
renal
replacement
therapy
becomes
essential.
critical
preserving
residual
while
awaiting
transplantation
or
deemed
ineligible
procedure.
The
aim
this
study
present
current
state
knowledge
recent
advances,
providing
novel
insights
into
chronic
disease.
Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
104(1), P. e40007 - e40007
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Muscle
strength
and
joint
nervous
system
functions
decline
with
age
in
patients
undergoing
hemodialysis.
The
Japanese
Orthopaedic
Association
has
defined
locomotive
syndrome
(LoS)
as
a
musculoskeletal
disorder
primarily
caused
by
aging.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
prevalence
of
LoS
identify
factors
associated
its
development
Patients
receiving
outpatient
hemodialysis
at
Kurume
University
Hospital
were
categorized
into
non-LoS
groups
using
cutoff
value
25-question
Geriatric
Locomotive
Function
Scale
(GLFS-25).
We
analyzed
differences
malnutrition,
biochemical
examinations,
Kt/V
(a
measure
dialysis
adequacy)
between
2
Wilcoxon
rank-sum
tests.
Additionally,
we
evaluated
that
correlated
GLFS-25
through
pairwise
correlations.
Multivariate
analysis
was
performed
determine
independent
LoS.
Nineteen
included.
median
score
18.
group
(n
=
11)
had
significantly
higher
(P
.0056)
chloride
levels
than
8)
.0175).
Furthermore,
Nutritional
Risk
Index
for
Hemodialysis
patients,
creatinine
levels,
lower
.0156,
.0026,
.0163,
respectively).
showed
significant
correlations
age,
total
protein
C-reactive
protein,
chloride,
creatinine,
(with
correlation
coefficients
-0.6133,
-0.4779,
0.4738,
0.5381,
-0.7923,
0.6508,
0.5747,
identified
life-space
assessment
(odds
ratio
[OR],
3.06;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
-676
674;
P
<
.0001)
(OR,
31.29;
CI,
-2061
2067;
.0007)
risk
Age
physical
activity
found
be
end-stage
renal
disease
our
hospital.
This
emphasizes
importance
implementing
preventative
measures
LoS,
especially
older
less
physically
active
patients.