CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE

This study tested the safety and performance of a new type of hemodialyzer called ELISIO-HX. It involved 22 adults with end-stage kidney disease who were already on regular dialysis. Researchers checked if the device could effectively remove a specific waste product from the bloo…

This study tested whether a drug called sevelamer carbonate could help control certain mineral and hormone levels in people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. 98 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo f…

This French study aimed to better understand inherited kidney conditions that run in families. Researchers examined 225 adults from families where multiple members developed kidney problems, gout, or kidney cysts. The study collected genetic information and medical data to identi…

This study observed 178 patients with advanced cancer, lung disease, or kidney failure to understand when and how palliative care (comfort-focused treatment) should be provided alongside regular medical care. Researchers tracked patients' standard treatment without changing it, a…

This study aimed to find a new way to monitor chronic kidney disease by measuring tiny particles in urine. Researchers compared urine samples from 143 healthy adults and adults with reduced kidney function. The goal was to see if the number of these particles could serve as a use…