October 22, 2026

FDA clears integrated kidney replacement system

The system combines citrate anticoagulation and calcium replacement for critically ill patients receiving continuous kidney replacement therapy.

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October 22, 2026

FDA approves ravulizumab for IgA nephropathy

Phase 3 results showed reduced proteinuria at 34 weeks, but effects on kidney function remain unconfirmed.

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October 19, 2026

Catheter stop orders may be losing ground

A 20-year national survey reveals substantial gains in infection surveillance but inconsistent use of strategies to limit unnecessary urinary catheterization.

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October 14, 2026

Ureteral obstruction linked to degenerative sacroiliitis

CT identified an unusual cause of hydronephrosis despite stable renal function and no urinary symptoms.

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September 30, 2026

Misleading AI summaries may alter recall

Participants exposed to inaccurate postevent summaries were less likely to correctly remember key details from videos they had previously watched.

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September 28, 2026

FDA expands treatment in nephrotic syndrome

The indication marks an additional use for a therapy previously approved for certain cancers and active lupus nephritis.

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September 24, 2026

FDA approves combo for advanced renal cell carcinoma

Median progression-free survival was 15 months with the combination vs. 11 months with cabozantinib in the LITESPARK-011 trial.

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September 24, 2026

Google health leader: Desperation driving patient use of AI tools

"I think we in the health-care profession are learning a lot from the ways in which people are using these tools in understanding their health journeys in much greater detail than before."

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September 23, 2026

Female patients less likely to receive invasive care

Review identifies recurring sex-based differences across specialties, including lower use of intensive and guideline-compliant treatment among female patients.

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September 18, 2026

AI’s evolving role in clinical care

“The need for health care professionals is never going to go away. Our roles will be different, and they should be.” 

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