Ep4 New Treatments and Research for IgAN - The Future is Bright

30/03/2023 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Ep4 New Treatments and Research for IgAN - The Future is Bright

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https://igan.org/ Guest Dr. Jonathan Barratt talks with us about two new treatments for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN) –the first specifically designed and approved for the management of IgAN. TARPEYO® (budesonide, delayed release capsules) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2021 and FILSPARI™ (sparsentan) gained approval earlier this year. Both are prescription medicines used to lower levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria) in adults with IgAN who are at risk of their disease progressing quickly.  Dr. Barratt, who is a nephrologist at the University of Leicester in the UK, says their approvals mark a pivotal turning point for many people with IgAN and their caregivers. As principal investigator for many international randomized controlled clinical trials in IgAN, he has seen major advancements in treatments for IgAN, with many more clinical trials underway to study additional therapies and deepen our understanding of the root cause of the disease. He encourages patients to learn about their IgAN, and ask about new treatments, including the potential benefits and side effects, as well as available clinical trials.  In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How two new FDA approved therapies work. 2. What lifestyle changes can help protect kidney function. 3. How to access new therapies and treatment options to maintain kidney health over the long-term.