End-Stage Renal Disease

Pretransplant Immunosuppression for Glomerulonephritis Ups Malignancy Risk

Publish Date February 6, 2023

Patients receiving significant amount of immunosuppression prior to kidney transplantation should be counseled on these malignancy risks, according to investigators.

Dialysis Facilities’ Performance Tied With Death Rates

Publish Date February 2, 2023

Study findings support The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program’s composite measure of facility performance, which is revised annually.

New European Cystatin C Equation for eGFR May Be More Accurate

Publish Date February 1, 2023

The new equation appears more accurate than the race-free 2021 CKD-EPI equation, according to investigators.

Weekend Admissions Up In-Hospital Death Risk in ESKD Population

Publish Date January 31, 2023

An analysis of US data revealed that patients with end-stage kidney disease admitted to a hospital on a weekend vs a weekday are 8% more likely to die in the hospital.

High-Risk APOL1 Genotype Ups Kidney Failure Risk

Publish Date January 26, 2023

Black patients without high-risk APOL1 alleles did not have higher risks for kidney failure.

Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Delay Progression in Advanced CKD

Publish Date January 25, 2023

Patients with advanced CKD have not been well-represented in trials evaluating intensive blood pressure control.

Coronary Heart Disease Testing Before Kidney Transplantation May Be Unwarranted

Publish Date January 23, 2023

Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators.

Biomarker Improves Prediction of Major Bleeding in Hemodialysis Population

Publish Date January 19, 2023

GDF-15 adds predictive value to the HAS-BLED score for assessing major bleeding risk.

Patient Decision Aid Helps Clarify Options for Older Adults With Advanced CKD

Publish Date January 4, 2023

Current kidney decision aids for patients focus on dialysis and do not address the unique needs of older patients.

Retinal Age Is a Potential Predictor of ESKD Risk

Publish Date December 28, 2022

Aging of the retina may be comparable to aging of the kidneys, according to investigators.