High Fiber Intake May Lower Inflammation Risk

Jody A. Charnow March 30, 2009

Increased fiber intake is associated with a lower risk of inflammation in both the CKD and non-CKD populations, new findings suggest.
 

Fractures, Hyponatremia Linked in the Elderly

Jody A. Charnow March 30, 2009

Hyponatremia may place elderly patients at increased risk for bone fractures, according to researchers.
 

Enzyme May Predict Coronary Artery Calcification

Jody A. Charnow March 30, 2009

Elevated levels of serum alkaline phosphatase in hemodialysis (HD) patients may predict coronary artery calcification (CAC), which is associated with cardiovascular and mortality in this population.
 

Switching Phosphate Binders May Help Treatment Failures

Jody A. Charnow March 30, 2009

Data from a small study suggest that dialysis patients can achieve adequate phosphorus control if they switch to lanthanum carbonate after unsuccessful treatment with other phosphate binders.
 

Better CKD Care May Cut First-Year Dialysis Mortality

Jody A. Charnow March 30, 2009

Patients who enroll in a structured CKD program that provides pre-dialysis interventions may improve their survival in the first year after starting dialysis, data suggest.
 

Hemoglobin Levels Vary in Non-Dialysis CKD Patients

Jody A. Charnow March 30, 2009

Researchers who analyzed data from clinical trials of darbepoetin alfa in anemic non-dialysis CKD patients found that all patients experience variable hemoglobin (Hb) levels, although the degree of fluctuation may vary.
 

More Diabetic Elderly Starting Dialysis

Jody A. Charnow March 30, 2009

Elderly diabetics make up a growing proportion of new dialysis patients, data show.
 

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