A study of more than 1 million health records found that very few patients with abnormal urine protein dipstick results had follow-up testing for early kidney disease by albuminuria testing as recommended by clinical guidelines.
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Obesity Management and Kidney Health: Live Expert Panel
Reporters are invited to this live event on Obesity Management and Kidney Health. Experts from the American Society of Nephrology will take questions on the inaugural Kidney Health Guidance on managing obesity in kidney disease patients
Even lower levels of albuminuria associated with increased risk for CKD progression and kidney failure
A study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) found substantial excess risk for CKD progression and kidney failure as albuminuria (protein in the urine) increased even at levels below 30 mg/g.
New way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease discovered
A new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease, affecting 40% of people with diabetes, has been discovered by scientists. The University of Bristol-led study published today [7 February] in JCI Insight, could help the 4.8 million people in the UK with diabetes who are four times more likely to need either dialysis or a kidney transplant.