NICE approves new drug for chronic kidney disease and diabetes Results from a phase III study of more than 5,000 adults suggested that finerenone improved kidney function and helped slow the worsening of chronic kidney disease.…
Hyponatraemia: clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment Hyponatraemia is a common presentation in emergency, acute and critical care. Learn the signs, symptoms and tests needed to diagnose and treat it.…
Dose adjustments of antimicrobials in patients with renal impairment An overview of appropriate dosing of antimicrobials in patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and patients on dialysis.…
Research, CPD and Learning: 2022 in review Celebrating the highlights from 2022 and a look ahead to 2023.…
Developments in the management of anaemia and other complications in adults with chronic kidney disease An overview of updates to guidance on the management of chronic kidney disease and advancements in treatment for anaemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.…
Pharmacist review required in majority of acute kidney injury cases, finds pilot The pharmacy team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital in north Wales were awarded the 'Digital Impact Award' at the MediWales Innovation Awards 2021 for their software project.…
Diabetes drug to treat chronic kidney disease in adults has licence extension granted The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has granted a licence extension for dapagliflozin, after promising trial results.…
Nephrotic syndrome in adults: symptoms and management Although it is a rare condition, nephrotic syndrome involves clinical features that require pharmacological management.…
Top five infographics of 2020I’m sure it will come as no surprise that The Pharmaceutical Journal’s most-read infographics this year take a look at COVID-19.…
‘I have developed good working relationships with my patients beyond their diagnosis’ – a day in the life of a renal pharmacist With the support of his manager and the renal department, Aaron Acquaye is constantly striving to develop his clinical knowledge and skills. …
