High Dialysate Calcium Is a Risk Factor for Hospitalization, Death
In a study, use of “high” dialysate calcium of 3.5 mEq/L in new hemodialysis patients was associated with poor outcomes.
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Neoadjuvant Chemo Leads to Downstaging in Some UTUC Cases
Chemotherapy should be considered part of multi-modal treatment for nonmetastatic UTUC patients when clinically feasible, according to researchers.
Fine Particles in Air Up Hospitalization Risk Among Hemodialysis Patients
People with breathing and heart problems, children, and the elderly may be particularly sensitive to fine particulate matter in the air.
Body Mass Index Modifies Dialysis Adequacy and Mortality
Patients with low BMI had higher mortality risk even at higher spKt/V compared with patients with normal BMI and target range spKt/V of 1.2 to less than 1.4.
Low Protein Excretion Is a Risk Factor for Mortality in Hemodialysis
In a study of new dialysis patients, low proteinuria was associated with nearly triple the risk for early mortality compared with relatively normal proteinuria.
Hyperkalemia Excursions May Better Predict Death Risk in Hemodialysis
In a study of hemodialysis patients, the more hyperkalemia excursions, the higher the risk for short-term mortality.
Hyperkalemia Impairs Quality of Life in CKD, Dialysis
KDQOL and EuroQol-5D-3L responses show worse quality of life among kidney disease patients who develop hyperkalemia.
Roxadustat Superior to Epoetin Alfa in New Dialysis Patients
Newly released safety data also show that roxadustat is associated with reduced cardiovascular risks compared with epoetin alfa.
Metabolic Acidosis in CKD Underdiagnosed, Undertreated
In a study, approximately one-fifth of CKD patients with metabolic acidosis received a diagnostic code for it.
Gout Ups Risks of Kidney Transplant Complications, Return to HD
Gout that develops in kidney transplant recipients increases their risk of worse outcomes, according to 2 new studies.
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