Nephrology

Elevated red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio predicts cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury and improves risk stratification.

Study finds high rates of cognitive impairment in haemodialysis patients, with poorer physical function seen in those with established cognitive decline.

More than half of surgical ICU patients developed postoperative acute kidney injury, with sepsis, trauma, and CKD among key risk factors.

GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with lower dementia and Alzheimer’s risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD stage 3 or later.

A nationwide cohort study finds higher rates of congenital malformations in babies born to mothers with chronic and end-stage kidney disease.

A global analysis of childhood CKD reveals rising adolescent incidence, widening health inequalities, and links between kidney replacement therapy access and reduced disease burden.

A large meta-analysis links reduced kidney function to higher Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers, suggesting renal health may affect interpretation of dementia tests.

A nationwide comparative study shows SGLT2 inhibitors lower long-term chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury risk compared with GLP-1 receptor agonists.