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.

June 24, 2016June 24, 2016

FDA Approves Rayaldee for Chronic Kidney Disease with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved OPKO Health’s Rayaldee (calcifediol) capsules for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in adults with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) ... Read more

June 20, 2016June 20, 2016

Faster, More Accurate Diagnostic for Chronic Kidney Disease Underway; Will Test mGFR in Clinical Setting

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Johns Hopkins University, Tufts Medical Center and Metabolon are collaborating to develop an upgraded diagnostic test for glomerular filtration rate (GFR), called accuGFR, that will help diagnose chronic kidney disease ... Read more

June 14, 2016June 15, 2016

Interim Phase 2 Trial Data of Kidney Disease Drug DMX-200 to Be Reported by Dimerix

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Australian biotech company Dimerix Limited will soon report interim data from its Phase 2 clinical study of DMX-200 in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), after 10 patients have been dosed in ... Read more

June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

Most Obese Young Adults Unaware of Risk for Kidney Disease, Analysis Finds

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Using nationwide data, a team led by researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that many young adults with abdominal obesity display an evident risk factor for chronic ... Read more

May 31, 2016May 31, 2016

Relypsa Presents Veltassa Data for Hyperkalemia at 53rd European Renal Association Congress

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The biopharmacuetical company Relypsa, during the recent 53rd Congress of the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA), presented new data from studies evaluating the company’s Veltassa (patiromer) for hyperkalemia. “Patients with ... Read more

May 23, 2016May 23, 2016

Chronic Kidney Disease May Be Prevented with Simple Health Intervention, Study Shows

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A study among Karachi communities in Pakistan found that a simple, inexpensive public health intervention which combines home health education along with trained general practitioners can help prevent chronic kidney disease ... Read more

May 20, 2016May 20, 2016

Analysis of Merged Electronic Health Records Aims to Improve CKD Patient Care

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Electronic health records (EHR) can minimize medical errors, duplication of tests, and delays in treatment. But problems arise when healthcare providers use different EHR systems, and can be especially serious for patients ... Read more

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

Metabolon Presents Kidney Disease Biomarker Study at National Kidney Foundation Meeting

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At the National Kidney Foundation 2016 Spring Clinical Meetings, Metabolon presented a study identifying a small set of metabolite biomarkers of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) with superior diagnostic performance over creatinine. ... Read more

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016

Developing Chronic Kidney Disease Is a Risk Among Prediabetes Patients, Review Finds

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Patients with prediabetes are at a modestly increased risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the findings of a recent systematic review. The manuscript, “Systematic Review or Meta-analysis ... Read more

April 22, 2016April 26, 2016

FibroGen Announces Positive Phase 2 Trial Results for Roxadustat, an Anemia Treatment for CKD Patients

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FibroGen, Inc., announced the publication of positive results from a Phase 2 clinical trial of roxadustat, its drug candidate for the treatment of anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and ... Read more

April 15, 2016April 15, 2016

Researchers Explore Link Between Kidney Disease, High Uric Acid, and Gout

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Abnormally high levels of uric acid in the blood, known as hyperuricemia, and gout — once called the disease of kings — are linked with acute chronic kidney disease (CKD). In ... Read more

April 11, 2016April 11, 2016

HPV Vaccine Effective in Girls with CKD, but Not in Kidney Transplant Patients, Study Finds

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination presents a robust immune responses in girls and young women with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those on dialysis, but less ideal responses to the vaccine ... Read more

April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

Preventing Kidney Disease May Be Linked to Factors Associated with Cardiovascular Health

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Good heart health may help prevent the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the findings of a study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association titled “Relationship ... Read more

April 6, 2016April 6, 2016

Cardiovascular, Chronic Kidney Diseases Are Focus of $1.7M NIH Grant to UTA Researcher

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The National Institutes of Health has granted $1.7 million to Paul Fadel, director of clinical translational science for the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas ... Read more

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016

For Non-dialysis CKD Patients with Anemia, Auryxia Phase 3 Trial Reports Look Positive

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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals recently reported positive top-line data for a pivotal 24-week Phase 3 clinical trial on its iron-based ferric citrate, an oral compound in clinical development to treat iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) in adult patients ... Read more

March 28, 2016March 28, 2016

Renal Fibrosis Reduced in Mouse Model Using Drugs That Block Wnt Secretion

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Chronic kidney injury results in progressive scarring known as renal fibrosis. But drugs that target Wnt secretion by inhibiting Porcupine, a protein commonly targeted to treat different cancers, may be a treatment ... Read more

March 16, 2016March 16, 2016

Study Evaluates Cognitive Deficits in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant risk factor for cognitive impairment — when a person has trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions. Previous studies have examined differences in cognitive ... Read more

March 14, 2016March 14, 2016

Genetic Variants for Kidney Disease in Blacks Not Seen as Prime Driver of Disease Risk

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Research into possible links between specific genetic variants and kidney disease in African-Americans failed to justify widespread screening in this population for such variants, because they do not appear to be a leading reason as ... Read more

March 4, 2016March 4, 2016

Anemia Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease, Roxadustat, Shows Efficacy in Phase 2 Clinical Trial

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FibroGen, Inc., announced the publication of positive clinical data examining roxadustat, an orally administered small molecule inhibitor of hypoxia-­inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase activity, as a potential anemia treatment in patients ... Read more

February 17, 2016February 17, 2016

Kidney Disease Common to Diabetics May Be Result of a Missing Gene Mutation

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Diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy are the most significant complications associated with diabetes, but two point mutations in a specific gene may protect a person from developing either of them, a new ... Read more