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Study Links Acute Kidney Injury to Increased Dementia Risk in Older Adults

January 2025

A study using data from the SPRINT trial has linked even mild, reversible acute kidney injury (AKI) to a significantly higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults with cardiovascular risk factors.

Study Links Acute Kidney Injury to Increased Dementia Risk in Older Adults

A study using data from the SPRINT trial has linked even mild, reversible acute kidney injury (AKI) to a significantly higher risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults with cardiovascular risk factors.

Patients with CKD Benefit From Non-Drug Blood Pressure Strategies During Dialysis

A study has shown that controlling blood pressure through active ultrafiltration rather than antihypertensive drugs significantly improves survival rates among CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis or hemodiafiltration.

Novel Drug Pair Tackles Antibody-Mediated Kidney Transplant Rejection

A new therapy combining daratumumab and tocilizumab offers hope for kidney transplant patients battling late antibody-mediated rejection.

Intensive BP Control Proves Effective for CKD Heart Health

Intensive blood pressure control reduces cardiovascular risks in CKD patients but may increase adverse events, new real-world study shows.

Blood Test Ratios May Predict Mortality in Patients Requiring Hemodialysis

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts early mortality in older dialysis patients, offering insights for personalised treatment planning.

Alpha Blockers Linked to Fracture Risk in Female Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Alpha blockers increase fracture risk in female CKD patients treated for voiding dysfunction, emphasising the need for cautious prescribing.

Alpha Blockers for Voiding Dysfunction Raise Fracture Risk in Women with CKD

A recent study highlights a significant risk for fractures in women with chronic kidney disease using alpha blockers for voiding dysfunction.

SGLT-2 Inhibitors Reduce Mortality in Diabetic Kidney Transplant Recipients

SGLT-2 inhibitors significantly lower mortality and adverse events in diabetic kidney transplant recipients, study reveals.

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