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A more visual summary of the trial and relevant context (just 6 images to look at!). Infographics by Daniel Ramirez and Urvashi Khan
This week, we will discuss SODaBIC trial: with ICU acidosis driven by multiple overlapping mechanisms, is bicarbonate infusion supported by robust evidence, or does it persist mainly out of habit rather than physiology?
FIND-CKD extends finerenone beyond diabetic kidney disease, showing slower eGFR decline and sustained albuminuria reduction in non-diabetic CKD. While the benefits are modest and cardiovascular effects remain uncertain, the trial opens the door to broader use of nsMRAs and raises important questions about combination therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors.
Can rivaroxaban improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with advanced CKD.? Although vascular inflammation and thrombosis are at the heart of CV damage, anticoagulants have not previously shown benefits in CVD patients.
This week, NephJC will discuss whether obinutuzumab is ready to outperform tacrolimus in primary membranous nephropathy
A more visual summary of the trial and relevant context (just 6 images to look at!). Infographics by Daniel Ramirez and Urvashi Khan
A more visual summary of the trial and relevant context (just 6 images to look at!). Infographics by Andreea Manolea
Bonus: more on finerenone in proteinuric CKD universe- visuals by Cristina Popa
A more visual summary of the trial and relevant context (just 6 images to look at!). Infographics by Cristina Popa
This week we will discuss whether a bundled, team-based hypertension intervention- featuring intensive BP targets, home monitoring, health coaching, and audit feedback- can overcome poverty, clinical inertia, and fragmented care to improve blood pressure control in low-income patients receiving care at federally qualified health centers.
Por primera vez, una terapia dirigida al podocito muestra eficacia clínica en GEFyS. Esta semana #NephJC revisa el ECA fase 2 de BI 764198, inhibidor oral de TRPC6, que redujo proteinuria, estabilizó el FGe y fue bien tolerado. ¿El inicio de una nueva era en GEFyS? Revisa el resumen visual por la Dra Divya Bajpai
For the first time, a podocyte-targeted therapy shows clinical efficacy in FSGS. This week #NephJC covers the phase 2 RCT of BI 764198, an oral TRPC6 inhibitor that lowered proteinuria, preserved eGFR, and was well tolerated. A new era in FSGS? Check out the visual abstract by Divya Bajpai
SGLT2i have reshaped cardiorenal care, but kidney transplant recipients have mostly been left out of the story. INFINITI starts to close that gap, testing the safety and physiology of dapagliflozin in stable KTR.
Do #flozins behave the same in transplanted kidneys? Check out the VA by Janany Sabescumar
Los iSGLT2 han revolucionado la protección cardiorrenal, pero los trasplantados renales han quedado fuera de la historia. El ensayo INFINITI empieza a cerrar esa brecha. ¿Flozinaran igual los iSGLT2 en el riñón trasplantado? Revisa el resumen visual creado por Janany Sabescumar
Can pushing K⁺ to the high-normal range reduce ICD shocks and hospitalizations? POTCAST challenges our fear of potassium.
Check out the VA by Jeyakumar Meyyappan and join the #NephJC conversation
Check out VALIANT recap: a 26-week analysis of the phase 3 trial of pegcetacoplan in C3GN! Thread by NephJC intern Bogdan Agavriloaei.
1/10 Last #NephJC we discussed pegcetacoplan in C3 glomerulopathy and Immune-Complex MPGN #TenPostNephJC
— Nephrology Journal Club (@NephJC) January 16, 2026
Given the central role of complement dysregulation in C3GN, the 🔑 question was whether 🎯 complement inhibition could deliver clinical benefithttps://t.co/1GyC3P8emi pic.twitter.com/Hllq7tEJaG
The VALIANT phase 3 RCT shows that proximal C3 inhibition with pegcetacoplan leads to a significantly greater reduction in proteinuria compared with placebo in patients with C3G and primary immune-complex MPGN. This trial builds on prior upstream complement strategies and strengthens the case for disease-targeted therapy in C3G.
Check out the VA Dr. Akshaya Jayachandran and don´t forget to join #NephJC on bluesky.