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Lafayette reflects on recent therapeutic advances in IgA nephropathy and looks ahead to other renal pipeline developments he’s looking forward to in 2025.

Progress in IgAN and Future Innovations in Nephrology, with Richard Lafayette, MD

An audio recap of the top 5 stories in healthcare news from the week of 03/31-04/06.



HCPLive 5 Stories in Under 5: Week of 04/06

Lafayette describes ongoing unmet needs in IgAN care and how the growing understanding of disease pathogenesis has informed drug development.

Understanding Atrasentan (Vanrafia) for IgA Nephropathy, with Richard Lafayette, MD

Most patients preferred OLC over their previous phosphate binder, and pill number and size were identified as barriers to phosphate binder adherence.

Oxylanthanum Carbonate May Offer Desirable Alternative to Current Phosphate Binders

Electronic health interventions improved medication adherence in kidney transplant recipients, with potential implications for improving patient outcomes.

Electronic Health Interventions Improve Post-Kidney Transplant Medication Adherence

Study findings suggest significant socioeconomic disparities in preemptive kidney transplantation rates in children and the need for targeted interventions.

Socioeconomic Status Impacts Pediatric Preemptive Kidney Transplant Rates, Study Finds

Our Q1 recap for nephrology spotlights regulatory updates, new clinical trial data, and advancements in xenotransplant.

Q1 2025 Recap: Nephrology News and Updates

Data from nearly half a dozen trials suggests steroidal MRAs may provide little benefit in kidney transplant patients.

Steroidal MRAs Provide Little Benefit, Increase Hyperkalemia Risk in Kidney Transplant Patients

Our top 5 headlines featured key FDA moves in nephrology and ophthalmology, from new approvals to trial terminations and priority reviews.

The HCPFive: Top News for Healthcare Providers from the Week of 03/30

Using CURE-CKD Registry data, the analysis showed relatively rapid-onset CKD was common in people with prediabetes, especially with hypertension or ASCVD.

CKD Common in Patients with Prediabetes, Especially with Hypertension or ASCVD

C3 Glomerulopathy

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IgA Nephropathy

The HCPLive Berger disease page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on IgA nephropathy. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments in Berger disease, and more.

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

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Chronic Kidney Disease

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