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New Report: More than 400 medicines in development for leading chronic conditions affecting older Americans

PhRMA

Chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and kidney disease disproportionately affect older adults. In the United States, nearly 95% of older adults have at least one chronic condition and almost 80% have two or more.

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5 vitamins for your kidneys

The Checkup by Singlecare

Your kidneys are responsible for filtering water and waste from urine and blood. About 15% of American adults have kidney disease, which impairs this process. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases a person’s risk of anemia, infections, nutrient deficiencies, and depression.

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What causes pain under the right rib cage? Related conditions and treatments

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Pain under the right rib cage, also known as the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the ribs, could be due to a variety of conditions, considering this is where the pancreas, right kidney, gallbladder, liver, and part of the intestines are located. Read more about treatments for kidney stones , preeclampsia , and asthma.

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Jardiance and kidney problems: Understanding the connection

The Checkup by Singlecare

Jardiance is a medication mainly used to manage blood sugar levels in adults with Type 2 diabetes, but it may also help reduce the risk of complications in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Its active ingredient, empagliflozin, works by blocking a process that reabsorbs blood sugar from the kidneys back into the body.

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STAT+: 5 health tech startups targeting chronic kidney disease to watch

STAT

There’s been a surge in funding for health tech startups trying to treat or stave off the worst symptoms of chronic kidney disease, a costly and often deadly condition that affects 37 million people in the U.S. It’s an especially costly condition to treat — in 2019, Medicare spent more than $87.2

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Ozempic for insulin resistance: What research shows

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Studies are also finding that Ozempic could potentially be used to address insulin resistance in conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and fatty liver disease. They discovered that 59% of patients who took a higher dose of semaglutide saw their liver condition improve, compared with only 17% of those who took the placebo.

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Ketorolac interactions to avoid

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Drug interactions | Food interactions | Other interactions | Avoiding interactions | When to see a doctor We have all experienced acute pain, be it from any number of causes, anything from spraining an ankle to passing a kidney stone. The consequences can include serious intestinal bleeding, kidney damage, and heart problems.

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