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4 Nephrologists, 1 Question: Nephrology Inventions
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (64+ words) In this recurring section, we ask four nephrologists the same question and share their responses with our readers. This month's question was addressed to current nephrology fellows. Srinath Yadlapalli, MD Indiana University School of Medicine X: IUNephro Komal Safdar, MD Duke…...
The Hidden Cost of Prior Authorization in Nephrology
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (677+ words) If you want to take a peek at the administrative strain in modern renal care, a good place to start would be prior authorizations for dialysis. Prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans were originally framed as a utilization…...
Implementing Shorter All-Oral Treatment Regimens for Multidrug-Resistant TB
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (194+ words) In England, an increasing number of people have been treated for MDR/RR TB, leading to longer treatment duration and increased toxicity. Consequently, there is a need for alternative treatments that require a shorter duration, which results in less severe…...
Consistent Pharmacokinetics Profile Found for Lu AG09222 Treatment in Migraine
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (257+ words) Lu AG09222 is a humanized monoclonal antibody that shows potential for preventing migraine. In a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting from April 18 to 22, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, Messoud Ashina, Ph D, DMSc, of Copenhagen University Hospital'Rigshospitalet in…...
Operationalizing Trust: How Healthcare Leaders Can Build Accountable AI Systems
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1131+ words) Dr. Seixas is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Media and Innovation Lab at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In addition to these roles, he is also associate director of the…...
Bridging the Gap in Rural Kidney Care
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (212+ words) Rural communities, defined as any population, housing, or territory not located within an urban area, 1 have a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Despite increasing awareness of health disparities, residents of rural areas continue to face numerous social barriers…...
Elismetrep Found Safe and Effective for Treating Migraine
4+ day, 9+ min ago (134+ words) Genome-wide association studies indicate that the cation channel TRPM8, which is expressed in trigeminal and other nociceptive neurons, is associated with migraine. Although this makes TRPM8 a potential therapeutic target for migraine, no trials have tested TRPM8 antagonists, such as elismetrep, in patients…...
5 Nephrology Fellows, 1 Question: For a Resident Considering Nephrology
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (102+ words) In this recurring section, we ask five nephrologists the same question and share their responses with our readers. This month's question was addressed to current nephrology fellows. Ali W. Rizvi, DO The Ohio State University X: @AWRizvi DO Bluesky: @awrizvido. bsky. social…...
Hemophilia Studies Today: Points of Interest
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (654+ words) The phase 3 BASIS trial evaluated marstacimab, an anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitor, for bleeding prophylaxis in both hemophilia A and B, each with and without inhibitors. It was an open-label, multinational study that assessed pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and safety using this monoclonal…...
Overview of the 2026 AACE Diabetes Algorithm
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (411+ words) Dr. Scott Isaacs outlines the most important takeaway from the 2026 AACE Diabetes Algorithm: diabetes is now framed as a cardiometabolic, adiposity'based chronic disease. He explains how this shift moves clinicians away from an A1 C'only mindset toward treating weight, comorbidities, and…...