π‘ Key findings:
π 40% of ULT prescriptions were inappropriate based on kidney function.
π 70% of these inappropriate prescriptions were not reassessed over 5 years.
π No significant association between ULT and slower CKD progression.
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π‘ Key findings:
π 40% of ULT prescriptions were inappropriate based on kidney function.
π 70% of these inappropriate prescriptions were not reassessed over 5 years.
π No significant association between ULT and slower CKD progression.
π’ Urate-Lowering Therapy and Chronic Kidney Disease, Journal of #Nephrology
π₯ Using data from the French #CKD-REIN cohort
π© Our study highlights the lack of reassessment of #ULT in patient with #CKD. ULT was not associated with a slowing of CKD progression.
π±οΈ Reed more: doi.org/0.1007/s4062...
π Our findings emphasize the importance of reassessing anticholinergic prescriptions in CKD patients to mitigate cognitive risks.
π±οΈ Interested in the full study? Explore it here: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
π Our study highlights the frequent prescription of anticholinergic drugs in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their potential link to cognitive impairment.
π Graph: Therapeutic classes of anticholinergic drugs most commonly prescribed in the CKD-REIN cohort
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04.12.2024 17:34 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π Findings highlight the frequent use of anticholinergic drugs in CKD and their potential impact on cognition.
#CKD #Nephrology #Pharmacology #CKDREINcohort #AnticholinergicBurden #CognitiveImpairment
πWe explored the link between anticholinergic drug burden and cognitive impairment in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
π₯ Using data from the French CKD-REIN cohort, which includes 3,033 patients under nephrology care (non-dialyzed, non-transplanted).
Excited to share our latest publication in JAGS!
π Our study emphasizes the importance of careful prescribing of anticholinergic drugs for patients with CKD.
π±οΈCurious to learn more? Access the full study here: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....