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 Dialysis

Study: Phosphate Binder Noncompliance Underreported

May 11, 2012

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Dialysis patient underreporting of noncompliance with phosphate binder therapy may contribute to poor phosphorus control, investigators reported at the National Kidney Foundation 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

Novel Iron-Based Phosphate Binder Effective, Well-Tolerated

May 11, 2012

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—An investigational iron-based phosphate binder is effective and well tolerated in hemodialysis (HD) patients with hyperphosphatemia, according to data presented at the National Kidney Foundation 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

Black Home HD Patients More Likely to Return to In-Center HD

May 11, 2012

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Black home hemodialysis (HD) patients are more likely than their white counterparts to return to in-center HD, according to data presented at the National Kidney Foundation 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

X-Rays Unreliable for Diagnosing Pneumonia in HD Patients

May 11, 2012

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Chest X-rays are unreliable for diagnosing pneumonia in hemodialysis (HD) patients, researchers reported at the National Kidney Foundation 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

Hemoglobin Trends Change in Wake of Bundling

May 11, 2012

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Researchers have found that hemoglobin levels in dialysis patients have changed since implementation of the bundled payment system for dialysis services in January 2011, according to a report presented at the National Kidney Foundation 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

IV Iron Drugs Not Equal in Hemoglobin Response

May 11, 2012

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—In a recently completed clinical trial, treatment with ferumoxytol resulted in a greater hemoglobin (Hb) response than iron sucrose in hemodialysis (HD) patients with anemia and non-dialysis patients with severe anemia, researchers reported at the National Kidney Foundation 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

Higher CV Event Rate Linked to Low Hb in HD Patients

May 11, 2012

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—Hemodialysis (HD) patients receiving either epoetin or peginesatide who achieve low hemoglobin (Hb) levels have an increased rate of cardiovascular (CV) events, according to new data presented at the National Kidney Foundation 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

Implantable Artificial Kidney Advances

May 08, 2012

An implantable artificial kidney is moving closer toward reality.
 

Early Dialysis Starts Associated with Worse Outcomes

May 07, 2012

This approach is associated with an increased likelihood of withdrawal from treatment, study finds.
 

Daily Home Dialysis Improves Survival

April 17, 2012

Daily home dialysis may provide a better quality of life and lower a patient's risk of dying compared with conventional dialysis treatments.
 

Technique Treats Central Venous Occlusion in Dialysis Patients

March 29, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO—A radiofrequency (RF) wire technique appears to be a safe alternative for managing benign chronic central venous occlusions when conventional techniques have failed, according to findings presented at the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology.
 

FDA Clears Once-Monthly Drug for Anemia in Dialysis Patients

March 27, 2012

The FDA has approved peginesatide (Omontys) for the treatment of anemia in adult dialysis patients.
 

The Impact of Bundling on Clinical Practice

March 22, 2012

This is the title of a scheduled May 12 session (3:30-5:00 p.m.) at the National Kidney Foundation's 2012 Spring Clinical Meetings, which is being held at the Gaylord National in National Harbor, Md., May 9-13.
 

Exercise Enhances Body Composition, Nutritional Status in Dialysis Patients

February 01, 2012

Research has shown that individuals who exercise have lower risk for chronic diseases than individuals who do not exercise.
 

Vascular Access Clots Tied To Low BP During Dialysis

September 20, 2011

More frequent episodes of hypotension during dialysis and lower predialysis systolic blood pressure (BP) are associated with increased rates of thrombosis at the vascular access point, according to the findings of a recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
 

New Device Could Improve Dialysis Care

July 22, 2011

Researchers have developed a new device that could improve dialysis care. Called Hemova Port, the device would be implanted under the skin in the leg. The idea is to minimize infection, clotting, and vascular stenosis.
 

Common Test for Blood Sugar May Be Unreliable in Dialysis Patients

July 07, 2011

The HbA1c test for blood sugar may be poorly predictive in diabetic dialysis patients. A new test may have some advantages.
 

Low Health Literacy Common Among Dialysis Patients

May 05, 2011

Many dialysis patients, particularly African Americans and veterans and those with lower educational level, have limited health literacy, according to researchers.
 

Paricalcitol Use Lower Among Non-Diabetics On Statins

April 29, 2011

LAS VEGAS—Statin use by non-diabetic patients with end-stage renal disease may decrease paricalcitol use, researcher reported at the National Kidney Foundation's Spring Clinical Meetings.
 

Computer Tool Cuts Medication Errors in ACS Patients on Dialysis

April 18, 2011

NEW ORLEANS—New data demonstrate that a computer-assisted decision support (CADS) tool can significantly reduce the number of medication errors and adverse events, particular major bleeding, that occur in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) who require dialysis.
 

Stent Grafting Shows Promise for Treating Pseudoaneurysms

April 02, 2011

CHICAGO—Stent-graft exclusion of symptomatic pseudoaneurysms in dialysis access fistulae outflow veins is a promising therapy that allows preservation of surgical dialysis access that would otherwise have to be abandoned, according to researchers.
 

Dialysis Patients May Have Elevated Cancer Risk

March 04, 2011

A new Italian study is suggesting that many dialysis patients may be at an elevated risk of developing cancer due to their high exposure to radiation.
 

Fungal Pathogens Cause Worse PD Peritonitis

January 06, 2011

Fungal peritonitis has a worse prognosis than bacterial peritonitis in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD), according to a study. It is associated with higher rates of catheter removal, technique failure, and mortality.
 

Daptomycin Effective for S. aureus Bacteremia

January 05, 2011

Daptomycin is well tolerated and effective for treating Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB) in patients with renal insufficiency but not on dialysis, new findings suggest.
 

Earlier Dialysis Starts Linked to Higher Death Risk

December 23, 2010

A large study shows that starting dialysis early based on estimated GFR may be associated with higher mortality rates. John Schieszer has the story in today's Medical Minute.
 

SHPT in Dialysis Patients Associated with Greater Mortality, Morbidity

November 20, 2010

New data presented at Renal Week 2010 in Denver confirm the high morbidity and mortality associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in dialysis patients, emphasizing the need for early referral as well as other therapeutic interventions.
 

Pomegranate Juice May Benefit Dialysis Patients

November 20, 2010

Pomegranate juice may ward off a number of complications in dialysis patients.
 

High Phosphorus Raises Death Risk in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

November 19, 2010

Hyperphosphatemia is associated with an increased six-year mortality risk in patients on chronic peritoneal dialysis (CPD), according to data shown at Renal Week 2010 in Denver.
 

Phosphate-Binder Choice Could Impact Missed Dialysis Sessions

November 19, 2010

Use of sevelamer rather than calcium-based calcium binders (CBBs) to treat hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients is associated with a reduction in missed in-center dialysis treatments regardless of dialysis organization size, according to findings published in abstract form as part of Renal Week 2010 in Denver.
 

Cardiovascular Mortality Rate Declining in Dialysis Patients

November 18, 2010

Although the cardiovascular mortality rate (CVMR) among dialysis patients is declining, the risk of cardiovascular mortality is increasing over time compared with the general population, according to Australian researchers who presented their findings at Renal Week 2010 in Denver.
 
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