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Statins: Misunderstood Truths About Liver, Muscles, Diabetes, and Elderly Use

“After taking cholesterol pills, my liver got worse.”“My muscles ache—could this be due to statins?”“I’ve heard statins can cause diabetes.…

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Can High HDL Cholesterol Increase the Risk of Diabetic Kidney Disease?

Is HDL Cholesterol Always Beneficial? High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is generally known as “good cholesterol” due to its role in…

3 days ago

Chronic Kidney Disease: Treatment Should Start Sooner

❗ Why Early Treatment Matters Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the global population. The more concerning fact…

6 days ago

Optimal Blood Pressure Targets for Kidney Transplant Recipients: Evolution of Research and Best Practices

The optimal blood pressure target for kidney transplant recipients remains a subject of debate. While multiple studies have confirmed that…

3 weeks ago

Effects and Safety of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Insights from the GREAT-ASTRE Study

Recently, SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have been proven to provide cardiovascular and renal protection for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD),…

3 weeks ago

Micronutrient Management in Kidney Disease Patients: Risks of Deficiency and Overconsumption

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) gradually impair kidney function, disrupting the balance of essential micronutrients. Some…

4 weeks ago

The Increased Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures with PPI and H2RA Combination Therapy

Please check the names of the medications you are taking to see if they include a PPI or H2RA. If…

1 month ago

sGC Activators for Mitigating Ischemic Kidney Injury: A Breakthrough in Renal Protection

sGC Activators for Mitigating Ischemic Kidney Injury: Research Summary Recent studies have demonstrated that Soluble Guanylyl Cyclase (sGC) activators can…

1 month ago

Managing Dyslipidemia with Ezetimibe as a Non-Statin Therapy

Summary This post explores Ezetimibe as a non-statin therapy for treating dyslipidemia, based on the latest research and clinical insights.…

1 month ago

Is It Safe to Start Gout Treatment with Febuxostat 40mg?

Recent research has shown that initiating Febuxostat at 40mg, rather than the conventional 20mg, significantly reduces the incidence of gout…

1 month ago