Uric Acid to Creatinine Ratio Predicts Death in Hemodialysis Population
Among the multiple risk factors increasing mortality risk in patients on hemodialysis, serum uric acid has garnered much interest.
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Urgent-Start Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Compared
Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis is an important strategy to promote home dialysis, according to investigators.
Dialysis Population Has Excess Cancer Mortality
Patients on dialysis die from cancer at twice the rate as those of the same age and sex in the general population, a study found.
Sodium Thiosulfate May Slow Vascular Calcification in Hemodialysis
No medication is currently approved to treat vascular calcification in this population.
PTH Reduction Better With Etelcalcetide vs Cinacalcet in Hemodialysis Population
Intravenous etelcalcetide use remains limited by cost and reimbursement, investigators noted.
Kidney Transplant Survival Benefit Greater for Patients on Dialysis
The current US Kidney Allocation System (KAS) may disadvantage waitlist candidates already receiving dialysis, according to investigators.
Vaccination Cuts Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Patients on Dialysis
Reduction in risk of admission and deaths with prior 2-dose vaccination versus no vaccination
Impact of Policy Changes for Anemia Care in Hemodialysis Examined
Changes in anemia care associated with lower risks for major adverse cardiovascular events, stroke, mortality, heart failure
Difelikefalin Relieves Pruritus Itch Within Weeks in Most Cases
Clinical improvement in pruritus itch intensity occurs in fewer weeks than previously reported.
COVID-19 Outcomes in the Hemodialysis Population Characterized
A study of patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis revealed that those who contracted COVID-19 were more likely to die in the 90-day post-COVID-19 period than those who did not have COVID-19.
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