New Survey Instrument Developed to Measure Home Dialysis Experience
The 26-item Home Dialysis Care Experience instrument assesses patient-reported experiences with peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis.
Nephrology
NEPHROLOGY
Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccine Lower in Hemodialysis Population
Age was an important factor in the humoral response, regardless of chronic medical conditions.
Why Racial and Ethnic Disparities Exist in Kidney Disease Care
Lack of timely referrals to nephrologists contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in kidney disease care.
Rapid Weight Change Linked With Adverse Outcomes in Predialysis CKD
Monitoring weight changes and intervening early in patients with CKD, especially those in advanced stages, are warranted, according to investigators.
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Increased in 2020
More infections came as hospitals experienced high numbers of COVID-19 admissions
Digital App Cuts Meds Discrepancies in Outpatients With CKD
Patients in eKidneyCare group had fewer total medication discrepancies and a reduction in severity of discrepancies.
Dietary Fiber Intake Associated With Reduced Uremic Toxins
Patient characteristics, such as dialysis use and diabetes status, appeared to be influential factors.
Renal Dysfunction, Lower Body Weight May Up Bleeding Risk in Afib Patients on DOACs
The authors reported that 25 of the total 233 patients included in the study experienced a bleeding event.
Review: Aerobic Exercise Improves Hemodialysis-Related Symptoms
Symptoms of restless legs syndrome, muscle cramping, fatigue improved; and reduction seen in Beck Depression Inventory score
White House Initiative to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines to Dialysis Clinics Draws Praise
The American Society of Nephrology and the the National Kidney Foundation are among the organizations applauding the Biden Administration’s March 25 announcement of a partnership to provide COVID-19 vaccines directly to dialysis clinics.
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