Posts by: Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela Semedo, PhD

Daniela holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, a MSc in Health Psychology and a BSc in Clinical Psychology. Her work has been focused on vulnerability to psychopathology and early identification and intervention in psychosis.

December 19, 2016

Vonapanitase Misses Key Target in Chronic Kidney Disease Blood-Flow Study

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The experimental treatment vonapanitase failed to improve a key barometer of unassisted blood flow in a Phase 3 study of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to its maker, Proteon Therapeutics. ... Read more

December 2, 2016

Cara Therapeutics Ends Enrollment in Part A of CKD-associated Pruritus Study

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Cara Therapeutics recently announced the conclusion of patient enrollment in the three-dose part of its Phase 2/3 clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness and safety of intravenous CR845 in dialysis patients ... Read more

November 16, 2016November 18, 2016

Reata to Initiate Phase 2/3 Trial of Therapy Candidate for Kidney Disease Caused by Alport Syndrome

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Reata Pharmaceuticals has a potential new path to obtain approval of bardoxolone methyl for chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by Alport syndrome. Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided guidance ... Read more

November 14, 2016November 18, 2016

Urate-lowering Therapy Improves Kidney Function in CKD Patients, Study Shows

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Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who achieve ideal serum uric acid levels after being treated with a urate-lowering therapy show improvements in their kidney function, according to a study presented ... Read more

November 13, 2016November 21, 2016

Positive Data of Zepatier for Chronic Kidney Disease Presented by Merck

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Merck recently presented results from analyses supporting the use of Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) 50 mg/100 mg tablets for the treatment of multiple clinical indications, including patients with chronic kidney ... Read more

November 7, 2016November 8, 2016

Data on Veltassa, Treatment for High Blood Potassium in CKD Patients, Set for Kidney Week 2016

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Relypsa will report new and updated analyses from several trials evaluating Veltassa (patiromer for oral suspension) in treating hyperkalemia, a serious complication in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are being treated with ... Read more

October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

Clinical Decision Support Tools Improve Kidney Disease Diagnosis and Management

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The use of clinical decision support tools shows promise in improving the identification and management of chronic kidney disease in primary care practices, a new study shows. The study, “Use ... Read more

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

NxStage and Satellite Healthcare Collaborate on Home Hemodialysis System

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NxStage Medical and Satellite Healthcare are partnering on the continued development and marketing of a home dialysis system for Satellite’s patients using the NxStage System One. Under the three-year contract, Satellite Healthcare, a not-for-profit provider ... Read more

October 7, 2016

Renal Replacement Therapy Recommended More Often in U.S. Than Elsewhere

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Recent findings indicate that, when compared to other developed countries, the United States has many more patients with advanced chronic kidney disease who received, or were preparing to receive, renal replacement therapy (RRT). This finding ... Read more

September 28, 2016

Kidney Disease and Hypertension Common in Children After Heart Surgery, Study Finds

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A Yale-led study found that five years after cardiac surgery, children are at an increased risk for both hypertension (high blood pressure) and chronic kidney disease. The study, “Kidney Outcomes 5 Years ... Read more

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016

Chronic Kidney Disease Not Severe or End-Stage in Most Patients, Study Finds

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Results from a five-year study showed that most chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have benign disease and are at low risk of disease progression and complications. The study, “Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary ... Read more

September 23, 2016

CKD Patients Reduce Blood Pressure, Related Costs with Vegetables, Fruits

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A study recently presented at the American Heart Association’s Council on Hypertension Scientific Sessions shows that chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients who consumed more vegetables and fruits improved their blood ... Read more

September 2, 2016September 2, 2016

Parathyroid Hormone Testing to Monitor Chronic Kidney Disease Discussed

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DiaSorin, a diagnostics company, recently sponsored a free educational webinar called “PTH Testing in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients,” which reviewed the biochemistry behind calcium regulation and clarified the importance of the parathyroid hormone and vitamin D in ... Read more

August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

Risk of Kidney Disease Can Be Reduced with DASH Diet, According to Long-term Study

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An extensive 23-year study has revealed that DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can lower high blood pressure (hypertension) and reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Dietary guidelines have ... Read more

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016

Acute Kidney Injury in Preterm Babies Can be Detected with Urine Biomarkers

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University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have found that the amount of proteins excreted in the urine of preterm infants with acute kidney injury differs from amounts found in infants with normal kidney ... Read more

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

Rates of Chronic Kidney Disease in US Steady for More Than a Decade

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A recent analysis by UC San Francisco researchers found that the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among Americans has not increased since the early 2000s. The findings indicate that medical interventions ... Read more

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

Tricida Gets Series C Financing to Further CKD Clinical Program

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Tricida has raised $55 million in a Series C round of venture fundraising, bringing its total financing to $95 million for the clinical development of the company’s lead compound TRC101, for chronic kidney disease ... Read more

July 20, 2016July 20, 2016

Higher Risk of End-Stage Renal Disease Linked to Eating Red Meat

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Red meat consumption is linked to increased risk for kidney failure, but replacing red meat with alternative sources of protein now and then could reduce the risk significantly, according to the report “Red ... Read more

July 15, 2016July 20, 2016

Blood Pressure Medications May Reduce Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack, Death In Patients On Peritoneal Dialysis

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Two blood pressure drugs are linked to 16 percent lower risk for heart attacks, strokes, and death in patients with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis, according to recent ... Read more

July 13, 2016July 13, 2016

End-of-Life Care for People with Kidney Failure Lacking in US, Study Finds

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End-of-life care traditionally has focused on patients with cancer and, increasingly, on those with dementia. But high-quality end-of-life care is also of prime importance to people with lung, kidney, or heart ... Read more