CKD cases surge to 16.38% in Indians aged 15+

Experts urge early detection & better access to care

Zydus and CSIR-CDRI Lucknow to develop drug for CKD induced Osteoporosis

Studies suggest that the protein Sclerostin plays a key role in the dysregulation of bone metabolism

AstraZeneca discontinues Phase III trials of Stabilizer-CKD and Dialize-Outcomes

STABILIZE-CKD and DIALIZE-Outcomes trials are part of the CRYSTALIZE evidence programme

Sun Pharma to co-market Zydus’s CKD treatment drug ‘Desidustat’ in India

The drug will be marketed by Sun Pharma under the brand name RYTSTAT

Zydus announces Phase IV DREAM-CKD trial of Desidustat in patients with CDK induced anemia

The Phase IV DREAM-CKD trial will enrol 1004 CKD patients in India, including 502 dialysis dependent, 502 dialysis independent CKD patients with anemia.

AstraZeneca collaborates with – Indian Society of Nephrology to launch CKD Academy

AstraZeneca and Indian Society of Nephrology aim to help clinicians and healthcare practitioners to provide holistic kidney care to their patients.

Morepen launches Empamore for diabetes care with affordable treatment

Empamore is poised to make a significant impact by offering high-quality treatment at an affordable price point, empowering millions of Indians to take control of their health

Alkem launches generic empagliflozin and its combinations in India under ‘Empanorm’

Empagliflozin is used in the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease and heart failure

Philips and Medtronic partner to upskill 300+ clinicians in structural heart imaging in India

Bayer files for approval of finerenone in heart failure in Japan

Finerenone is the first drug targeting the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) pathway to demonstrate cardiovascular benefits in a Phase III study in patients with heart failure