Aldosterone increases blood pressure and contributes to chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. Trial findings suggest baxdrostat may be an effective treatment.

If you feel like you have to urinate but can’t, this urologist explains what could be happening and what you should do about it.

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Intervention resulted in a 17 percent absolute improvement in closing BP gaps, increased MA Star performance.