Sodium Thiosulfate Does Not Improve Calciphylaxis in Chronic Kidney Disease
Currently, there is no approved therapy for calciphylaxis.
End-Stage Renal Disease
END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE
Uric Acid Thresholds That Predict Risk of Kidney Failure, Death Identified
The relationship between current serum uric acid levels and death followed a U-shape.
More States Providing Outpatient Hemodialysis for Undocumented Immigrants
Most states covering outpatient hemodialysis for undocumented immigrants use emergency Medicaid.
Novel Device Effective for Babies Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy
Newcastle Infant Dialysis Ultrafiltration System delivers accurate, controllable fluid removal and adequate clearance for babies under 8 kg
Holistic Care Lacking for Patients Who Forgo Kidney Replacement Therapy
Survey findings highlight the need to train staff on comprehensive conservative care.
Healthy Diets Fail to Improve Survival Outcomes in the ESKD Population
Investigators report no significant improvement in cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients on dialysis.
Predictive Markers of CMV Viremia in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Identified
Patients who experienced CMV viremia had significantly lower total protein, hemoglobin, and platelet and lymphocyte counts compared with those who did not.
Comfort Favored Over Life Prolongation in Dialysis Population
Regardless of patients’ preferences regarding the care they would like to receive if they become seriously ill, the majority do not document their treatment preferences, a study found.
Cyclophosphamide Plus Rituximab May Lower ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Relapse Risk
Recent study provides insight into treatment outcomes over a relatively long time period.
GLP-1RAs Offer Better Renoprotection in Advanced Diabetic Kidney Disease
Previous GLP-1RA trials have mostly excluded patients with advanced diabetic kidney disease.
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