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Kidney Health

Semaglutide's Kidney Benefit Confirmed for All Diabetes Patients, With or Without Heart Disease

A June 2026 JACC subgroup analysis of the FLOW trial confirmed that semaglutide reduces major kidney events and death consistently across cardiovascular subgroups in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Dr. Helena Vasquez, MD · Jul 31, 2026 · 4 min read

Kidney Health

Sleep Apnea May Be Damaging Your Kidneys: What the Latest CPAP Data Shows

Obstructive sleep apnea triggers hypoxia-driven kidney injury through inflammation and blood pressure spikes. New data confirm that consistent CPAP use slows kidney function decline in chronic kidney disease patients.

Dr. Helena Vasquez, MD · Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min read