The Pharmacy Times® Chronic Kidney Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on issues related to long-term disease of the kidneys leading to renal failure.
August 19th 2025
Unicycive Therapeutics secures a US patent for UNI-494, a promising treatment for chronic kidney disease, enhancing its development and partnership potential.
Study: Biomarker May Aid in Identification and Prevention of Uranium Toxicity–Related CKD
Published: July 23rd 2025 | Updated: July 23rd 2025New research reveals uranium isotopes in urine as potential biomarkers for kidney damage, highlighting risks from contaminated drinking water in the US.
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Going with the Flow: Updates in Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD is a complication of diabetes. Emerging treatments aim to optimize management and reduce risks. Pharmacists are key in applying new evidence to clinical practice.
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Long-Term Tirzepatide Demonstrates Benefits in Patients With CKD, Obesity, and HFpEF
April 7th 2025Tirzepatide-treated patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), obesity, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) had improved renal function both by cystatin C and creatinine.
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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Atrasentan for Proteinuria Reduction in Primary IgA Nephropathy
April 3rd 2025Positive results from an interim analysis of the phase 3 ALIGN study bolstered atrasentan towards receiving accelerated approval for patients with immunoglobulin A nephropathy, a rare condition that can cause kidney failure.
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Peritoneal Dialysis May Be Feasible, Safe Long-Term Treatment for Patients With CKD
March 28th 2025In certain patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), peritoneal dialysis maintained hemodynamic stability, optimal nutritional status, reduced hospitalization, and lowered diuretics reliance.
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