Spherix Uncovers Key Differences in the Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in Europe Versus the U.S.
New analysis of European CKD non-dialysis patient chart data reveals notable differences in nephrologists’ use of renal therapies, including SGLT2 inhibitors EXTON, Pa., / April 25, 2022 / PRNewswire – The approval of several renal pipeline products in the European market has granted nephrologists new options through which they can manage their patients with chronic […]
More Than 2,000 Patient Chart Records Reveal Shifting Tides in Kidney Patient Care
Implications abound for historic leader Amgen and newer companies with paradigm-shifting SGLT2 inhibitors (AstraZeneca [Farxiga], Vifor/Janssen [Invokana], Eli Lilly/Boehringer Ingelheim [Jardiance] and Merck [Steglatro]) EXTON, Pa., / December 7, 2021/ PRNewswire – Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients experience a wide range of comorbidities and risks associated with their disease, such as hyperphosphatemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), […]
Novel Agents in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (AstraZeneca’s anifrolumab) and Lupus Nephritis (Aurinia Pharmaceutical’s voclosporin and GSK’s belimumab) Introduce Paradigm Shifts
New launch tracking reports and patient audit data show early excitement and ample opportunity for the latest approvals as well as several pipeline agents (including Eli Lilly’s baricitinib in SLE and Roche-Genentech’s obinutuzumab in LN) garnering high interest among rheumatologists and nephrologists November 4, 2021, EXTON, PA – After nearly a decade of stagnant innovation […]
Disparities in Kidney Care: Where Care Needs to Be Equal
Authors: Meghan Staudt, Skylar Malone, Tucker Hurtado BACKGROUND: Disparities in kidney care are widespread and gaining more attention. This research focuses on care differences that existed between home hemodialysis (HHD) and in-center hemodialysis (ICHD) patient from 2017 to 2020. METHODS: Using a HIPAA-compliant, online chart review tool, nephrologists submitted de-identified clinical and non-clinical demographic information […]
SGLT2 Inhibitors Poised to Potentially Reshape Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD) Patient Care After AstraZeneca’s Farxiga Approval
According to new research from Spherix Global Insights, the FDA approval of Farxiga is likely to ignite a shift towards earlier CKD patient care with agents in the SGLT2 inhibitor class, including Invokana (Vifor/Janssen), Jardiance (Eli Lilly/Boehringer Ingelheim), and Steglatro (Merck) EXTON, Pa., / May 12, 2021 / PRNewswire – Nephrologists have long considered chronic […]
Unmet Need in Lupus Nephritis Finally Addressed with New FDA Approvals for GlaxoSmithKline’s BENLYSTA (belimumab) and Aurinia Pharmaceuticals’ LUPKYNIS (voclosporin)
According to Spherix Global Insights, rheumatologists and nephrologists are excited about new treatment options in addition to a multitude of pipeline compounds for patients with lupus nephritis EXTON, Pa., January 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —According to a survey of more than 200 US rheumatologists and nephrologists in mid-2020, the unmet need for new treatments for lupus nephritis […]
Nephrologists Point to Profound Unmet Need for New Agents to Treat Glomerular Diseases Such as IgA Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and Lupus Nephritis
According to Spherix Global Insights, nephrologists anxiously await pipeline products such as Retrophin’s sparsentan, Aurinia’s voclosporin, Reata’s bardoxolone methyl, and Calliditas’ NEFECON to offer new options for patients suffering with these conditions EXTON, Pa., / August 31, 2020 / PRNewswire – Glomerular diseases pose some of the greatest challenges to nephrologists: they are progressive and […]
Nephrologists Are Hesitant to Fully Embrace Janssen’s INVOKANA Despite Being the First and Only SGLT2 Inhibitor with an FDA Indication to Treat Diabetic Kidney Disease
According to Spherix Global Insights’ latest quarterly survey of 101 US nephrologists, despite anticipated increases in use, over one-third of respondents still express some trepidation in prescribing INVOKANA EXTON, Pa., June 18, 2020 / PR Newswire / – Millions of patients across the United States suffer from Type 2 diabetes, and one-quarter or more of […]
COVID-19 Wreaking Havoc in Specialty Practices and the Vast Majority of Physicians Expect It to Get Worse in the Next Two Weeks, According to a New Report by Spherix Global Insights
Results from a survey of more than 300 dermatologists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists, neurologists, rheumatologists, and primary care physicians indicate a marked decrease in patient visits, growing concern over financial impact to practices, and worry over preparedness for a widespread local outbreak EXTON, Pa., March 24, 2020 / PRNewswire / – Spherix Global Insights is an independent […]
US Nephrologists Report Few Gains in the CKD-MBD Market for Akebia’s Auryxia, Amgen’s Parsabiv, and Opko’s Rayaldee Despite Reports That They Would Like to Expand Use of All Three Products
According to the latest quarterly update from Spherix Global Insights, strict protocols at large dialysis organizations (LDOs) are the leading barrier to increased use of Parsabiv while market access pressures remain the primary obstacle for Auryxia and Rayaldee. Download Report Overview JUNE 25, 2019, EXTON, PA – According to a survey of 202 nephrologists in […]
