Renal news roundup from AKF

Kidney experts are calling for improved detection and treatment pathways for rare glomerular diseases such as immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). They suggested electronic health record flags and enhanced referral channels to improve early identification and management. The pane...

Estuary Biotherapeutics has launched with $93 million in funding to develop gene therapies for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. The California-based company is developing two programs that aim to restore polycystin levels in the kidneys. BioPharma Dive (10/16)

Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), particularly older adults, often choose conservative kidney management over dialysis to maintain quality of life, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. The study found that patients view conservative management as a deliberate, g...

Kidneys donated by smokers are 13% more likely to fail after transplantation when compared with kidneys from nonsmokers, according to research published in the journal Kidney360. The study, which involved data on nearly 88,500 kidney transplant recipients, found that kidneys from...

A retrospective study found that patients with diabetes and ESRD who continue using GLP-1 receptor agonists after starting maintenance hemodialysis may have reduced risks of hospitalizations and death compared with those who do not use the drugs. The study, published in the Clini...

Adults with type 2 diabetes who sleep seven or more hours a night may face a higher risk of developing diabetic nephropathy, according to a study in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. The study found that 31.7% of participants developed nephropathy over six years, with those s...

A large number of patients remain undiagnosed for cardio-kidney-metabolic (CKM) conditions despite frequent interactions with healthcare providers due to specialty silos, says Dr. Muthiah Vaduganathan. Aligning incentives could address underdiagnosis, Vaduganathan adds, and payer...

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) launched the Health Center Healthy Lifestyle Commitment to encourage community health centers to prioritize good nutrition, disease prevention and healthy lifestyles. The voluntary program will help centers assist patients in making...

The Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) Model, a key component for kidney care under Medicare, is set to end next year. While the sunset of CKCC is planned, experts called on the CMS to extend, replace or incorporate a dedicated kidney care track within the new Long-term...