New Technique by Aarhus University Could Revolutionize Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment

Aarhus University researchers have developed a method to predict chronic kidney disease progression via urine analysis. This technique could offer more personalized and effective treatment, reducing hospital stays. Their method has shown accuracy in early acid detection, potentially extending the time before dialysis is required.

Researchers at Aarhus University have unveiled a groundbreaking technique that may signify a major leap forward in chronic kidney disease treatment. The new method forecasts disease progression, promising more personalized and effective care while reducing hospital admissions. This innovative approach identifies patients at risk of losing kidney function early on.

Based on urine sample acid-base balance analysis, the technique detects early signs of acid buildup detrimental to kidney health. 'We found a significant difference in acid-base elements between patients with kidney disease and healthy individuals, leading to our calculation model,' explained Mads Vaarby Sorensen, PhD, from Aarhus University.

This method allows doctors to spot acid accumulation much sooner than conventional blood tests, providing an early warning system for kidney function decline. Precise and validated across independent cohorts, it offers a new standard for monitoring chronic kidney disease.

'Our test has proven accurate over extended periods, even with recurrent samples from the same patients,' noted Peder Berg, MD, of Aarhus University. This advancement could transform patient monitoring and treatment.

The technique distinguishes between stable and rapidly progressing kidney disease, affecting over 10% of adults and heavily burdening healthcare systems. 'It could reduce frequent check-ups for stable patients, freeing resources for those needing intensive care,' stated Samuel Svendsen, a medical resident at Aarhus University Hospital.

Researchers aim to validate the method with 4,000 patients in collaboration with leading European and American centers. Long-term, they hope to personalize kidney disease treatment further.

'Earlier prediction of acid buildup means earlier intervention with acid-reducing treatments, potentially delaying dialysis,' added Svendsen. This could mark a paradigm shift in chronic kidney disease management.

(With inputs from agencies.)