Renal Replacement Therapy Trends in ADPKD Characterized
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) due to autosomal polycystic kidney disease are more likely to receive a kidney transplant than those with ESRD from other causes, new study finds.
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Readmission Rates High for HD Patients After CVD Hospitalization
In a study, the 30-day readmission rate for hemodialysis patients hospitalized for cardiovascular events was 34.2%.
Iron-Based Binder Found to Improve Phosphorus Control, Cut Pill Burden
Researchers observe an 81% increase in dialysis patients achieving recommended phosphorus levels after switching to sucroferric oxyhydroxide.
Low Testosterone Associated with Higher Death Risk in Male Dialysis Patients
Study also identifies clinical characteristics associated with testosterone deficiency in this population.
Rapid Use of PD Catheters in Children Possible
Researchers report successful use of catheters within 24 hours in urgent situations.
Intradialytic Hypotension Hikes Long-Term Death Risk
The condition is independently associated with a 60% increased risk of 5-year mortality in maintenance hemodialysis patients.
Peritoneal Dialysis Outpacing Home Hemodialysis
Trend started around the introduction of the Medicare prospective payment system for dialysis care.
Racial Disparity in Survival Found in Pediatric Dialysis Patients
African-American children are 64% more likely to die than white children.
Good Residual Renal Function Improves HD Patient Outcomes
Researchers observe significantly higher levels of albumin and hemoglobin and better calcium and phosphate metabolism.
AKI After Cardiac Surgery Linked to Worse Survival, Renal Outcomes
Acute kidney injury increased the likelihood of advanced chronic kidney disease in elderly patients.
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