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Mineralys Therapeutics Announces Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Lorundrostat

DAIC

a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines to target hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other diseases, hasannounced that the U.S. The primary outcome measure is absolute change in the frequency of apnea-hypopnea episodes. tim.hodson Wed, 01/08/2025 - 14:11 Jan.

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Cost-Effectiveness of Intensive Blood Pressure Control in Youth With Chronic Kidney Disease

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Intensive blood pressure (BP) control in youth with chronic kidney disease (CKD) slows progression, delaying the need for kidney replacement therapy (KRT). Most youth with CKD have hypertension and BP control is difficult to achieve outside of controlled experimental settings.

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Treatment and Control of Hypertension Among Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease, 2011 to 2019

Hypertension Journal

Hypertension, Volume 80, Issue 12 , Page 2533-2543, December 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:Hypertension frequently accompanies chronic kidney disease (CKD) as etiology and sequela. We defined CKD as a sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate value <60 mL/min per 1.73 m2or a urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio ≥30 mg/g.

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Albuminuria in Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Disorders: A State-of-the-Art Review

Circulation

Albuminuriaincreased urine albumin excretionis associated with cardiovascular mortality among patients with diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or heart failure, as well as among adults with few cardiovascular risk factors. Circulation, Volume 151, Issue 10 , Page 716-732, March 11, 2025.

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Predicting future atrial fibrillation: risk factors, proteomics and beyond

Heart BMJ

Indeed, numerous studies are currently investigating the impact of such approaches on clinical outcomes and healthcare utilisation. Accordingly, the management of AF has shifted towards a holistic and integrated approach, targeting comorbidities and risk factors, itself associated with improved outcomes. 2 Before the. 2 Before the.

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Kidney Week 2023: Top Ten Takeaways

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Key findings presented at the conference included disparities in access to kidney transplantation and waitlisting based on race and neighborhood characteristics, racial and ethnic differences in incident chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the use of motivational strategies to improve dialysis nonadherence among African American patients.

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The Cardiometabolic Event of the Year: What to Expect at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Practical, Future-Focused Education Cardiorenal and metabolic diseases, fueled by poor lifestyle choices and health conditions, lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. Michos, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FASE, FASPC ; famed hypertension expert Keith C.

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