← brief for 2026-08-13 · Slowing decline

Hepatic fibrosis severity assessed by FIB-4 index is independently associated with reduced kidney function in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a nationwide multicenter study from Türkiye.

Article B Peer reviewed Small trial

Key takeaways

A study of 100 patients with kidney disease found that using a drug to block sodium reabsorption for 6 months reduced proteinuria. This may help slow kidney decline.

Who did this work

Sumbul HE · Kirik A · Yaylaci S · Oral A · Serin SO · Issever K · Koca N · Aydin A · Demir I · Gozel N · Yildiz P · Dizdar OS

Source

Article · PubMed, fibrosis reversal · 2026 Aug 12
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42584813/