1 in 5 Surgeons Not Meeting AVF Placement Goal
In a nationwide study, one fifth of surgeons had high AVG use rates, exceeding the guidelines threshold of 34%.
Nephrology
NEPHROLOGY
PICCs May be Overused in Hospitalized CKD Patients
In Michigan, approximately 1 in 4 hospitalized patients with a PICC placement had CKD stage 3b or higher, contrary to guidelines.
PPI Use Linked to Increased Death From CKD, CVD
In a study of veterans taking proton pump inhibitors, 4 and 15 extra deaths per 1000 patients occurred due to CKD and CVD, respectively.
Positive Results for Korsuva in Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus Trial
The KALM-1 trial was a multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled 12-week study with a 52-week open label extension phase that evaluated the safety and efficacy of Korsuva injection in 350 hemodialysis patients
FDA Grants Priority Review for Canagliflozin to Treat CKD in T2DM
If approved, canagliflozin would be the first drug in almost 20 years indicated to treat CKD in patients with type 2 diabetes when added to current standard of care, according to the drug’s maker.
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Primary AVF Dysfunction in HD
High platelet counts and anemia are among the risk factors for arteriovenous fistula dysfunction in patients on hemodialysis.
T2Bacteria Panel Accurately IDs Bloodstream Infections
Mean time to species identification 3.61 to 7.70 hours, depending on number of samples tested
Preterm Birth Tied to Elevated Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
Strongest correlation seen at ages 0 to 9 years; risk still increased at 10 to 19, 20 to 43 years
Rivaroxaban + Aspirin Improves CV Outcomes Regardless of Renal Function
Rivaroxaban plus aspirin vs aspirin alone decreases the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes with no excess risk of bleeding in patients with vascular disease and moderate renal impairment.
CKD Risk Lower for Those Following Healthy Plant-Based Diet
Slower eGFR decline seen in association with greater adherence to overall and healthy plant-based diets
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