Acute Graft Dysfunction in KTRs Tied to Poor Outcomes
In a study, more kidney transplant recipients with acute dysfunction without rejection had a 30% or more reduction in eGFR within 2 years: 29.9% vs 16.3% of recipients with stable graft function.
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Study Finds Persistent Gaps in CKD Care
Statin use by kidney disease patients in the United States, for example, is far below recommended levels: just 31% during 2012 to 2014.
Esaxerenone Improves Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes
In a phase 2 study of patients with early diabetic nephropathy, esaxerenone decreased microalbuminuria in a dose-dependent manner over 12 weeks compared with placebo.
Sunitinib Timing for mRCC Does Not Affect CN Complication Rates
Investigators observed no differences in surgery time, blood loss, and hospital stay, with deferred vs upfront cytoreductive nephrectomy.
Real-World Dialysis Patients Have Worse Prognoses
In a study of dialysis patients, the “real-world” mortality rate was less than half that of randomized clinical trials: 8.9 vs 18.6 per 100 patient-years.
Ferric Citrate May Lessen Anemia in Advanced CKD
The phosphate binder ferric citrate coordination complex may mitigate anemia, elevated phosphorus, and FGF23 in patients with advanced CKD, new research suggests.
CKD Patient Cardiovascular Status Affects Cardiac Care Outcomes
In a study, coronary revascularization was associated with improved survival in high-risk but not low-risk patients with chronic kidney disease patients on Medicare.
Parathyroid Hormone Predicts Fracture, Vascular Events, Death in CKD
In a study of CKD patients, patients with baseline PTH levels of 0, 69, and 58 pg/mL had the lowest risks for fracture, vascular events, and death, respectively.
Partial Nephrectomy Preferable for T1a RCC
In a population-based study, PN was associated with improved cancer-specific survival by 56%.
Preoperative Potassium Predicts Hyperkalemia Post-Parathyroidectomy
In a study of hemodialysis patients, pre-operative potassium higher than 3.9 mmol/L correlated with greater risk for hyperkalemia after parathyroidectomy.
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