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Rise in Kidney Disease Tied to Other Chronic Conditions, Study Finds

Other risk factors for kidney disease include chronic infections, autoimmune disorders, and certain genetic variants. The new study also noted that chronic kidney disease is an emerging public health ... Read More

High blood pressure-related kidney disease deaths spike in last 25 years, study finds

The United States death rate from high blood pressure-related kidney disease experienced a 48% jump over the last 25 years, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart ... Read More

Study shows sharp increase in kidney disease deaths linked to high blood pressure

The death rate from hypertensive kidney disease (high blood pressure-related kidney disease) increased by 48% in the U.S. over the past 25 years, with continued differences across demographic groups, ... Read More

New Drug Lowers Treatment-Resistant High Blood Pressure and May Slow Kidney Disease

A new drug has shown unprecedented promise in lowering blood pressure and preventing the progression of kidney disease for people with hard-to-treat hypertension. The medication, baxdrostat, reduces ... Read More

New class of antihypertensive medications may have both kidney- and cardio-protective benefits

Adding the novel medication baxdrostat to standard care may help manage high blood pressure and delay the progression of kidney disease in people with chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high ... Read More