A prespecified exploratory analysis of the FIND-CKD clinical trial examined kidney function, albuminuria, and kidney failure outcomes in 903 patients with glomerular diseases.
In a target-trial emulation of more than 600,000 veterans, GLP-1 RA initiators saw fewer new substance use disorders—and patients with existing SUDs had fewer overdoses, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Researchers found that patients with higher waist circumference and lower grip strength had the greatest risk for developing type 2 diabetes during long-term follow-up.