Comparative Effectiveness of Lubiprostone and Stool Softeners in CKD

About this episode

Dr. Sumida summarizes the findings of his study on the effectiveness of lubiprostone compared to stool softeners in CKD patients.

In this podcast, Dr. Sumida summarizes the main findings from his study on "Comparative Effectiveness of Lubiprostone and Stool Softeners on Risk of Kidney Outcomes in Patients with CKD" on behalf of his coauthors.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Sumida

Topics covered

• chronic kidney disease
• lubiprostone
• stool softeners
• kidney outcomes
• comparative effectiveness

Keywords

• CKD
• lubiprostone
• stool softeners
• kidney outcomes
• comparative effectiveness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Society of Nephrology

Books & works: Comparative Effectiveness of Lubiprostone and Stool Softeners on Risk of Kidney Outcomes in Patients with CKD

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