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Dapagliflozin Under Review for Chronic Kidney Disease
The FDA has granted Priority Review to dapagliflozin (Farxiga) for the treatment of new or worsening CKD.
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Trial Investigating Dapagliflozin in CKD Meets All End Points
The multicenter, event-driven, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial compared the effect of dapagliflozin to placebo on renal outcomes and cardiovascular mortality in patients with CKD.
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Dapagliflozin Gets Breakthrough Therapy Status for CKD Indication
The designation was granted based on results from the phase 3 DAPA-CKD trial, which was stopped early due to “overwhelming efficacy”.
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Psoriasis Treatment May Decrease Infection, Death Risk in End-Stage Kidney Disease
Psoriasis may be another risk factor for infectious complications in patients receiving dialysis, according to investigators.
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Even Low Levels of Lead in Drinking Water May Harm ESKD Patients
Hemoglobin levels lower, erythropoietin stimulating agent use higher, even for water lead levels below EPA threshold for regulatory action
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DOACs Appear Safer Than Warfarin Across Chronic Kidney Disease Stages
Although more research is needed, data suggest that the cardioprotective effect of direct oral anticoagulants may extend to patients with advanced CKD.
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Erectile Dysfunction Meds Tied to Higher Risk for Vision Issues
Regular users may be at risk for serous retinal detachment, retinal vascular occlusion, and ischemic optic neuropathy
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Erythropoietin May Up Risk for Hip Fracture in Hemodialysis Patients
Risk for hip fracture increased with EPO doses of 50 to 149, 150 to 299, and 300 or greater vs <50 units/kg/week
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Dapagliflozin Reduces Risk for Kidney Events in IgA Nephropathy
In patients with IgA nephropathy, dapagliflozin significantly reduced the risk of CKD progression when added to ACEi/ARB therapy.
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EndoClot PHS Approved to Control Bleeding During GI Procedures
EndoClot PHS is a single-use device consisting of a starch-based powder hemostat to control bleeding in the GI tract.
