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The new PDUFA date for Nefecon will be December 15, 2021.

PDUFA Date Extended for IgA Nephropathy Treatment Application

Updates to the ADA Standards of Medical Care emphasize the utility of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists. Yet, initiation is lacking from prescribers.

Type 2 Diabetes Risk Management Guidelines Are Not Reflected in US Practices

Investigators urge patients undergoing hemodialysis to adhere to their COVID-19 vaccination schedules, as data show a low antibody response.

Poor Immunogenicity to COVID-19 Vaccine in Hemodialysis Patients

Now that the agent shows benefit in mitigating comorbid risks, the expert advocates for more timely diagnoses and treatment initiation.

Bertram Pitt, MD: Treating Diabetes, CKD Aggressively with Finerenone

Incidence of death from cardiovascular causes was lower in the finerenone group (458 of 3686 patients) compared to the placebo group (519 of 3666 patients). 

Finerenone Improves CV Outcomes in Patients with T2D, CKD in FIGARO-DKD Study 

The new SLE test enhances specificity without sacrificing sensitivity. 

FDA Clears Diagnostic Test for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The FDA noted the extent of the treatment effect of tenapanor is of unclear clinical significance, despite evidence of efficacy. 

FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Ardelyx for Tenapanor in Treatment of CKD

The priorities established by a panel of experts are designed to improve efficacy and equity in kidney research and care.

National Kidney Foundation Publishes New Transplant Guidelines

The treatment met all 5 primary efficacy endpoints as part of the ASCEND program.

Initial Results Positive for Daprodustat as a Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

The FDA Cardiovascular and Renal Drugs Advisory Committee cited concerns over an increase in thrombotic events. 

FDA Committee Recommends Against Roxadustat Approval for CKD Patients

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