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May 04, 2026
Research in the United Kingdom found that preventing type 2 diabetes cut care-related greenhouse gas emissions by about 67%, while well-controlled disease was linked to 21% lower emissions than uncontrolled diabetes.
Mar 19, 2026
Bayer's Phase III FIND-CKD trial shows finerenone significantly slows kidney function decline in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease patients. The drug met its primary endpoint with improved eGFR slope over 32 months, marking its fifth consecutive positive Phase III trial. Bayer plans to submit the data to the FDA for label expansion into non-diabetic CKD.
Mar 17, 2026
New NICE guidance recommends offering SGLT-2 inhibitors earlier in type 2 diabetes treatment, potentially preventing 17,000 deaths over three years while saving the NHS £560 million through generic medicines.
Mar 09, 2026
New research demonstrates machine learning can optimize drug dosing, identifies biomarkers of treatment response, and validates prognostic criteria for long-term kidney survival in pediatric lupus nephritis patients.
Mar 03, 2026
New studies show SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce risks of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, and liver complications in patients with type 2 diabetes, with particularly strong benefits in those with cirrhosis.
Feb 25, 2026
Phase 3 trials demonstrate atrasentan slows kidney function decline in IgA nephropathy patients, while obinutuzumab achieves superior remission rates in primary membranous nephropathy compared to standard treatment.
Feb 16, 2026
Scientists in China report reversing Type 2 diabetes in a patient using stem cell therapy, while a separate study finds metformin may help women with diabetes live past 90. Both findings require larger trials.
Feb 16, 2026
Genentech's Phase III MAJESTY study showed Gazyva achieved statistically significant complete remission rates versus tacrolimus in primary membranous nephropathy, a chronic autoimmune kidney disease affecting over 96,000 people in the U.S.
Feb 16, 2026
Roche announced positive Phase III MAJESTY trial results showing Gazyva achieved significantly higher complete remission rates at two years versus tacrolimus in primary membranous nephropathy, with no new safety signals identified.
Feb 16, 2026
The Phase III MAJESTY study met its primary endpoint, showing significantly more people achieved complete remission at two years with Gazyva versus tacrolimus. If approved, Gazyva would be the first therapy specifically indicated for primary membranous nephropathy.
Feb 16, 2026
Roche announced that Gazyva/Gazyvaro met its primary endpoint in the Phase III MAJESTY study for primary membranous nephropathy, showing statistically significant complete remission rates versus tacrolimus. The drug could become the first approved therapy for this rare autoimmune kidney disease.
Feb 13, 2026
New research shows semaglutide cuts cardiovascular event risk by 4% per 5kg weight loss, with two-thirds of heart benefits unexplained by weight reduction alone. Study of 17,604 participants suggests multiple protective mechanisms beyond weight loss.
Feb 13, 2026
Real-world study finds SGLT2 inhibitors reduce chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury risk more effectively than GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes, with greatest benefits in those without preexisting kidney disease.
Feb 13, 2026
Novartis announced final Phase III ALIGN results showing Vanrafia slowed kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy, supporting planned submissions for traditional approval in 2026 following accelerated approvals in the U.S. and China in 2025.
