Is coffee safe for your kidneys? New research on coffee and chronic kidney disease challenges what many people have been told for years. A growing body of evidence suggests that moderate coffee intake may actually protect kidney function — not harm it. As a board-certified nephrologist, I've watched the science evolve significantly since I first covered this topic four years ago. Several major studies have since emerged with larger data sets, genetic insights, and clearer pro
For decades, the transplant community has asked a single question: can a pig kidney keep a human alive long enough to matter? In 2025, we finally got an answer. Multiple patients in the United States and China survived more than six months with gene-edited pig kidneys functioning inside them — crossing a threshold that changes how we think about xenotransplantation and the future of kidney failure treatment. Key Takeaways Multiple humans have now lived more than six months wi
Learn about IgA nephropathy treatment options including SGLT2 inhibitors, Nefecon, and Sparsentan. Evidence-based guidance from nephrologist Dr. Sean Hashmi
