Low Magnesium Increases Death Risk in CKD, ESRD
Meta-analysis reveals that patients with CKD and ESRD who have hypomagnesemia have a 32% higher risk for death from any cause.
End-Stage Renal Disease
END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE
Gabapentin-Related CNS Side Effects in a Patient With ESRD
A recently published report describes the case of a 62-year-old patient who experienced rare but serious central nervous system (CNS) side effects following the initiation of gabapentin therapy.
Drug Treats Hyperphosphatemia Without Binding Phosphate
In a phase 3 trial, tenapanor, which reduces paracellular phosphate transport in the intestine, lowered elevated serum phosphorus in patients on hemodialysis.
Microwave Ablation for SHPT May Offer Alternative to Parathyroidectomy
In a small study of hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, microwave ablation achieved higher rates of the recommended target levels of intact parathyroid hormone.
Kidney Failure Risk Minimal Following Diabetes Diagnosis
In a Finnish study, the cumulative risk for end-stage renal disease among patients with newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes was less than 1% at 20 years.
Benefits, Barriers to Exercise Examined for Patients With ESRD
Patients undergoing dialysis would like to be able to exercise to improve energy, strength
Flu-Like Illness Tied to Increased Relative Mortality in ESRD
1,000 deaths of kidney failure patients each year in US may be attributable to seasonal influenza.
Shared Decision-Making About Dialysis Initiation Needs to Improve
In a real-world study, patients’ preferences did not weigh heavily in clinicians’ decisions to initiate dialysis.
Novel Albuminuria Endpoints May Improve CKD Progression Trials
Two companion meta-analyses show that early changes in albuminuria can predict the risk for end-stage renal disease.
Hyperkalemia Increases Risk for Progression to ESRD
Elevated serum potassium levels increased the risk for end-stage renal disease by approximately 30%, independent of decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate.
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