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.
A clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town is providing tailored care for adolescents and young adults with kidney disease, helping them transition from pediatric services. The Kidney Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic, known as Kayac, has shown improved survival rates and lower dropout compared to standard adult care.
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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.
Researchers at University of Utah Health have discovered that ceramides trigger acute kidney injury by damaging mitochondria in kidney cells. Using a drug candidate to alter ceramide metabolism, they completely prevented kidney injury in mice. The findings suggest potential for early biomarkers and preventive treatments in humans.