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6 types of treatments for IgA nephropathy

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a kidney condition where antibodies (immune system ...
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ARBs Equal ACE Inhibitors for Hypertension, but Better Tolerated

In the largest comparison of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors to date, a study of nearly 2.3 million patients starting the drugs as monotherapy ...
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The Control of Chronic Renal Failure by ARBs and ACE Inhibitors: An Expert Commentary by George Bakris, MD

It's long been known that use of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) antagonist slows the progression of kidney disease and specifically slows progression of advanced kidney disease, ...
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Two types of blood pressure meds prevent heart events equally, but side effects differ

In an analysis of almost 3 million patients taking a single high blood pressure medication for the first time, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were as good as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) ...