Latest Anemia News
Hypogonadism in Male HD Patients Linked to Poor ESA Response
Other risk factors include reduced muscle mass and lower levels of physical activity.
Hemodialysis Patient Hyporesponsiveness to ESAs Ups Death Risk
A recent study resulted in a new definition of less-than-optimal response to erythropoiesis-stimulating agents.
Most Cost-Effective Hb Target in Anemic CKD Patients Identified
A hemoglobin level of 10.5 g/dL offers the optimal balance of cost and quality adjusted life years, researchers conclude.
Diabetes May Increase Anemia Risk in CKD Patients
The odds of developing anemia were 2-fold greater among patients with than without diabetes mellitus.
Anemic CKD Patients Have Lower Health-Related Quality of Life
Anemia was associated with impaired activity levels at CKD stages 3, 4, and dialysis.
ESA Resistance Linked to Vitamin B6 Treatment
IV administration of vitamin B6 did not improve anemia or abnormal bone metabolism over 6 months.
High-Dose ESAs Found to Increase Cancer Risk in Dialysis Patients
Average weekly doses greater than 70 µg/week was associated with a 77% increased risk of cancer compared with no ESA exposure.
ESA-Resistance Linked to Early Death
A high erythropoietin resistance index was associated with triple the risk for death from any cause.
Is Giving Small Iron Doses Per Dialysis Session Better for Patients?
Patients provided small doses of intravenous iron per treatment achieved higher hemoglobin levels than patients receiving weekly iron.
Hepatic Iron Overload May Be Common Before Dialysis
In a small study, 82% of patients had iron overload prior to hemodialysis initiation.
Anemia Prevalence, Treatment in Non-Dialysis CKD Varies by Country
Less than half of anemic patients were prescribed ESAs or iron in the US and France, and a high percentage overall did not have iron indices measured.
ESA Doses Lower Among Dialysis Patients at Higher Elevations
Investigators find that the normalized mean ESA dose decreases as patients' elevation of residence increases.
Higher Conversion Ratio for Epoetin Beta to Darbepoetin Alfa
Researchers confirmed higher dose conversion ratios in Taiwanese patients with stable hemoglobin.
Anemia Risk Factors in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients ID'd
New findings implicate transferrin saturation and nutritional status assessed by albumin.
TRT Found to Reduce Anemia in Hypogonadal Men
After 54 weeks of treatment with testosterone undecanoate, anemia prevalence decreased from 29.6% to 10%.
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