Kidney disease

Causes of Fatigue in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Coping Strategies

Tips and Summary Fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) goes beyond mere tiredness, significantly lowering their quality of…

6 months ago

Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation for Chronic Kidney Disease: Can It Help Preserve Muscle?

Maintain Serum Bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) Levels of 22–26 mmol/LKeeping serum bicarbonate levels within 22–26 mmol/L may help slow CKD progression and…

6 months ago

Water Intake Before a Health Check Affect Kidney Function?

Hydration Guide Before a Health Check ✅ Drink 500–1000mL of water the evening before the test. ✅ Gastroscopy: Water intake…

6 months ago

sGC Activators for Mitigating Ischemic Kidney Injury: A Breakthrough in Renal Protection

sGC Activators for Mitigating Ischemic Kidney Injury: Research Summary Recent studies have demonstrated that Soluble Guanylyl Cyclase (sGC) activators can…

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A New Therapeutic Mechanism for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Discovered: The Role of Purinergic Receptor P2X7

1. What is the P2X7 Receptor? The Purinergic receptor P2X7 (P2X7) is an ionotropic purinergic receptor activated by adenosine triphosphate…

6 months ago

Is It Safe to Start Gout Treatment with Febuxostat 40mg?

Recent research has shown that initiating Febuxostat at 40mg, rather than the conventional 20mg, significantly reduces the incidence of gout…

6 months ago

Diabetes and Kidney Disease: Why Do They Occur Together and How to Manage Them Effectively?

🔸 Summary of Key Goals Blood Sugar Control: HbA1c 6.5–7.0%, Fasting Blood Glucose 80–130 mg/dL Blood Pressure Control: Below 130/80…

6 months ago

The Role of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Applications, Precautions, and Future Directions

Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Chronic Kidney Disease Management Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by the…

6 months ago

Checklist for Protecting Kidney Health | Summary of CKD Management

🚀 Checklist for Protecting Kidney Health✅ Maintain blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg (adjust based on kidney function)✅ Keep HbA1c below…

6 months ago

Comprehensive Review of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy in CKD and Cardiovascular Disease

Introduction Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have emerged as crucial pharmacological agents in managing…

6 months ago