Nephrology

Renal disease, dialysis, transplantation and electrolyte disorders.

Kidney Function Linked to Mortality Risk in 126,245 Mexican Adults

Prospective Mexico City data link kidney function tracking to mortality risk in a large adult cohort, with 20 years of follow-up and 12,590 deaths.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 21, 2026 · 5 min read

Nephrology·DailyMed

Calcium Acetate Label Adds ESRD Phosphate Binder Safety Details

Updated calcium acetate labeling reinforces ESRD phosphate control, hypercalcemia monitoring, and key drug interaction precautions for dialysis patients.

Oct 21, 2026

Nephrology·Nature

Alcohol and AKI linked to spirits and beer in UK Biobank study

UK Biobank data from 250,791 drinkers linked spirits and beer to higher AKI risk, with inflammatory markers suggesting…

Oct 21, 2026

Nephrology·JCI

Autologous MSCs reduced relapses in children with steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome

A phase I trial found autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells were feasible and reduced relapses and prednisone…

Oct 21, 2026

Nephrology·JCI

FAP-targeting CAR T cells reduce kidney fibrosis in mice

A mouse study tests FAP-targeting CAR T cells with constitutive IL-10 expression as a strategy to reduce kidney…

Oct 21, 2026

Nephrology·Br J Cancer

Early-Stage CKD Nutritional Assessment Reveals Diet Pattern Concerns

A hospital-based cross-sectional study examines nutritional status and dietary intake patterns in early-stage chronic kidney disease.

Oct 21, 2026

Nephrology·JCI

FAP-Targeting CAR T Cells Reduce Kidney Fibrosis in Mice

In mice, FAP-targeting CAR T cells engineered for constitutive IL-10 expression reduced kidney fibrosis, pointing to a cell-based…

Oct 21, 2026

Nephrology·bioRxiv

Pregnancy Gut Microbiome Changes Link to Maternal Condition in Leaf Monkeys

Wild leaf monkeys showed pregnancy-linked gut microbiome shifts, and greater microbial stability predicted better postpartum physical condition.

Oct 20, 2026

Nephrology·PLOS Med

HALP score linked to CKD risk in NHANES-based analysis

NHANES data from more than 25,000 adults assessed whether the HALP score tracks with chronic kidney disease, albuminuria,…

Oct 20, 2026

Nephrology·Med Econ

Medicare ACO shift could leave kidney care without a dedicated model

As Medicare launches LEAD and CKCC sunsets, nephrology leaders warn advanced kidney care needs a dedicated accountable care…

Oct 20, 2026

Nephrology

Renal disease, dialysis, transplantation and electrolyte disorders.

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