Kidney Disease
High-dose fish oil linked to 43% fewer serious cardiovascular events in hemodialysis patients, trial reports
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A large international randomized trial found that 4 grams a day of omega-3 fish oil was associated with a 43% lower rate of serious cardiovascular events among adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis. The PISCES study enrolled 1,228 participants at 26 sites in Australia and Canada; results were presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week 2025 and published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
On World Kidney Day, March 12, knowledge about kidney disease is spread globally. About one in ten Swedes has impaired kidney function without symptoms, posing major health risks if detected late. The Njurföreningen Gävle-Dala urges Region Dalarna to implement routine testing at primary care centers to catch the disease early.
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Bijou Phillips has opened up about her dire health situation, revealing she could face a fatal complication in days while searching for a kidney match. The actress, who has battled kidney disease since birth, is determined to fight for her daughter. She shared these details in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.