🎙️ Episode 32: SGLT2 vs Kidney Stones: A Surprising Win

20/04/2025 3 min Temporada 1 Episodio 32
🎙️ Episode 32: SGLT2 vs Kidney Stones: A Surprising Win

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Send us a text🧪 Key Findings:Cohort study: SGLT2 inhibitors led to significantly lower rates of nephrolithiasis compared to GLP-1 RAs.Mechanism: increased urinary flow and uric acid excretion.🔢 Stats:NNT = 20 for prevention.NNT = 5 for recurrent stone formers.🧩 Clinical Takeaway:Another bonus benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors.May sway decision in diabetics prone to stones.HCTZ no longer holds the same weight in stone prevention.

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