[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Have you thought about your kidneys lately? With World Kidney Day on March 14, take time to check in with your vital organs. Between 8 and 10
High Potassium Rx Gets Green Light
[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a medication to treat high potassium levels. This new medication is called Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate). The FDA
Approved: First Biosimilar to Treat Anemia
[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to treat anemia. This new approval is a biosimilar found under the name Retacrit (epoetin
Stroke Risk Factors: A Growing Threat
[ad_1] (RxWiki News) In spite of stroke-prevention efforts in recent years, stroke risk factors appear to be becoming more common, according to a new study. Between 2004 and 2014, modifiable
The National Burden of Kidney Disease
[ad_1] (RxWiki News) As many as 30 million Americans are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Blood Thinners: Are You Getting the Right Dose?
[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Some people taking blood-thinning medications might be getting the wrong dose, according to a new study. More specifically, patients with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial
A Change in REMS Requirements
[ad_1] (RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) requirements for certain medications used to treat anemia. These medications include epoetin
How Kidney Disease Might Affect Your Heart
[ad_1] (RxWiki News) Poor kidney function may have a big impact on heart-related deaths, a new study found. Looking at data from 188 countries collected at various points between 1990 and