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Discovery and validation of a multi-protein panel for predicting non-fatal major adverse cardiovascular events in diabetic kidney disease

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

Scientists found a group of proteins that were linked to future heart problems in people with diabetic kidney disease, but this observational study shows only a connection — not proof that the proteins cause harm.

Who did this work

Li Jiang (Integrated Chinese Medicine (China)) · Chieh Chien (Institute of Mental Health) · Tianli Li (China-Japan Friendship Hospital) · Haojun Zhang (China-Japan Friendship Hospital) · Tingting Zhao (China-Japan Friendship Hospital) · Xiai Wu (Integrated Chinese Medicine (China))

Source

Paper · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-08-27
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2026.1883523