Severe Hyperkalemia Rare Despite Dual RAAS Blockade
Analysis of data from the HALT PKD trial showed that 0% to 0.4% of patients experienced potassium levels above 6.5 mEq/L.
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Lower Pre-ESRD Hemoglobin Predicts Better Dialysis Patient Survival
Having hemoglobin 9-11 g/dL prior to dialysis provided the best life expectancy.
Red Cell Distribution Width Linked With Mortality in Dialysis
It is unclear whether RDW is a risk factor for early death or a byproduct of biological and metabolic imbalances.
Higher Triglycerides Linked With Lower Mortality in Early Dialysis
Veteran patients with levels below 100 mg/dL had a 26% higher risk of mortality compared with patients with triglyceride levels of 150-200 mg/dL.
Phosphate Binders Show Similar Efficacy in African Americans
Study compared sucroferric oxyhydroxide and sevelamer carbonate.
CKD-MBD May Play Role in Restless Legs Syndrome in Dialysis Patients
Phosphate and vitamin D deficiency were linked with RLS severity.
Erythropoietin Resistance More Likely in Female Dialysis Patients
Study finds no gender differences in parathyroid hormone, ferritin, Kt/V, or age.
Statins May Improve Response to Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents
Patients prescribed the lipid-lowering agents were less likely to exhibit hyporesponsiveness to the medications.
Vitamin C Found to Decrease Erythropoietin Requirement
In a study, the mean hemoglobin level increased significantly in hemodialysis patients with functional iron deficiency.
Hyponatremia Prevalence in CKD Patients Characterized
It develops in 8% of patients overall and 15.1% of patients with stage 5 CKD.
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