Medical Nutrition Therapy Underutilized in CKD
Many CKD patients are unaware of Medicare benefits for medical nutrition therapy.
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Novel Acid Binder Veverimer Has Rapid Onset of Action
Veverimer treats metabolic acidosis by binding and eliminating hydrochloric acid from the gastrointestinal tract without introducing unwanted sodium or potassium.
Roxadustat Reduces Risk for Red Blood Cell Transfusion
Transfusion risk reduction appeared greater in nondialysis than dialysis patients taking roxadustat, data show.
Interleukin 6 May Predict CAC Progression, Death in Dialysis
In a study of dialysis patients, higher interleukin 6 levels correlated with higher Agatston calcium scores and mortality risk.
Glycemic Control Improves Albuminuria, But Not eGFR
More research is needed on diabetes-dependent eGFR decline, according to investigators.
Iron-Based Phosphate Binder Is Effective, Does Not Cause Iron Overload
A study of stable dialysis patients receiving sucroferric oxyhydroxide found no significant changes in hemoglobin, ferritin level, and transferrin saturation.
Kidney Failure Related to Urinary Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
In a study, patients with kidney failure due to urinary tract cancers had an increased mortality risk and decreased access to kidney transplantation if they had active malignancy at the start of dialysis.
RAS Blockade Discontinuation Tied With Death, MACE in Advanced Kidney Disease
Study findings suggest the benefits of continuing ACEi or ARB therapy outweigh the risks in CKD patients with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Managing Electrolyte Imbalances in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and hyperparathyroidism commonly persist after kidney transplant surgery.
POUT Trial May Lead to New Standard of Care for UTUC
Adjuvant platinum-based chemotherapy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma within 90-days of nephroureterectomy improves disease-free and metastasis-free survival compared with surveillance, a study found.
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