Fluid Overload Ups CKD Progression Risk More than Diabetes
New findings are based on a study of 472 patients with stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease.
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Oxidative Stress May Be Why High Phosphorus Ups Mortality
New findings are consistent with those from previous animal studies.
Periodontal Disease May Hike Mortality in CKD Patients
Moderate or severe periodontal disease in this population is associated with a nearly 2.3 times increased death risk.
Intradialytic Exercise May Improve Renal Anemia in the Elderly
Weekly dose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents decreased and hemoglobin levels increased.
CKD Risk Higher Among Diabetic Women than Men
Women with diabetes have a higher prevalence of risk factors for chronic kidney disease than men.
Carotid Plaques in CKD Patients Predicts Progression to Dialysis
Their presence is associated with a greater than threefold increased risk.
Low Hemoglobin Hikes Mortality in Pediatric Dialysis Patients
Patients with levels below 10 g/dL had the highest unadjusted mortality and all-cause hospitalization rates.
Novel Iron-Based Binder Has Long-Term Efficacy
PA21 comparable in safety and efficacy to sevelamer carbonate out to 52 weeks, study finds.
Fasting Phosphorus Levels Are a Stronger Mortality Predictor
Serum levels vary throughout the day, and higher phosphorus intake exaggerates the early afternoon rise in serum phosphorus.
Prediabetes Risk Higher in Elderly ESRD Patients
The proportion of patients with prediabetes was 14.7% for patients aged 45-55 years versus 20.8% for those aged 65-75.
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