Hydration Guide Before a Health Check ✅ Drink 500–1000mL of water the evening before the test. ✅ Gastroscopy: Water intake allowed until 6 hours before the test. ✅ Colonoscopy: Hydrate well the day before; stop… Water Intake Before a Health Check Affect Kidney Function?
sGC Activators for Mitigating Ischemic Kidney Injury: Research Summary Recent studies have demonstrated that Soluble Guanylyl Cyclase (sGC) activators can effectively mitigate ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in the kidneys. Researchers have explored the potential of the… sGC Activators for Mitigating Ischemic Kidney Injury: A Breakthrough in Renal Protection
1. What is the P2X7 Receptor? The Purinergic receptor P2X7 (P2X7) is an ionotropic purinergic receptor activated by adenosine triphosphate (ATP). It regulates the influx of calcium (Ca²⁺) and sodium (Na⁺) and the efflux of… A New Therapeutic Mechanism for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Discovered: The Role of Purinergic Receptor P2X7
Recent research has shown that initiating Febuxostat at 40mg, rather than the conventional 20mg, significantly reduces the incidence of gout attacks and improves uric acid control. While it was previously believed that Korean gout patients,… Is It Safe to Start Gout Treatment with Febuxostat 40mg?
🔸 Summary of Key Goals Blood Sugar Control: HbA1c 6.5–7.0%, Fasting Blood Glucose 80–130 mg/dL Blood Pressure Control: Below 130/80 mmHg Proteinuria Reduction: UACR <30 mg/g, at least 50% reduction if present Dyslipidemia Management: LDL… Diabetes and Kidney Disease: Why Do They Occur Together and How to Manage Them Effectively?
Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Chronic Kidney Disease Management Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function due to various causes, including diabetes, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis. CKD… The Role of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Applications, Precautions, and Future Directions
🚀 Checklist for Protecting Kidney Health✅ Maintain blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg (adjust based on kidney function)✅ Keep HbA1c below 7%✅ Follow a low-sodium, low-protein diet✅ Ensure proper hydration (avoid excessive fluid intake)✅ Avoid nephrotoxic… Checklist for Protecting Kidney Health | Summary of CKD Management
Introduction Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have emerged as crucial pharmacological agents in managing type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD). These drug classes provide… Comprehensive Review of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy in CKD and Cardiovascular Disease
Gout is a painful condition where too much uric acid builds up and causes joint inflammation. Two big players in managing it are Febuxostat and Allopurinol. Both work by blocking uric acid production, but they’re… Febuxostat vs Allopurinol: Gout Treatment Comparison and Guide for CKD Patients
Introduction Beni-koji tablets and kidney health, Recently, numerous cases of kidney damage following the consumption of Beni-koji (Red Yeast Rice) tablets have been reported in Japan. Particularly, between late 2023 and early 2024, there was a… Beni-koji (Red Yeast Rice) Tablets and Kidney Health: Are They Safe?