Hemodialysis

Parathyroidectomy for SHPT Offers Better Survival vs Cinacalcet, Data Show

Publish Date January 27, 2022

The study findings may help guide decision-making for clinicians caring for patients who receive hemodialysis or kidney transplant with severe secondary hyperparathyroidism.

High-Dose IV Iron Reduces Myocardial Infarction in Hemodialysis

Publish Date January 13, 2022

Until now, no other treatment has been shown to reduce heart attack risk in patients on dialysis.

Severe Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Grip Strength in Dialysis Population

Publish Date January 13, 2022

Investigators observed the association in a study of 63 Japanese men undergoing hemodialysis.

Antibodies to COVID-19 Vaccines Wane Quickly in the Dialysis Population

Publish Date December 16, 2021

In a study of patients receiving dialysis, 1 in 5 patients fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, had undetectable levels of antibodies 5 to 6 months after vaccination.

Study: Men More Likely Than Women to Start Dialysis

Publish Date December 7, 2021

A sex-specific difference in dialysis initiation emerged in a study of participants in the multinational Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study.

ASN: Ellipsys Percutaneous Fistula Durable for Hemodialysis Access

Publish Date November 19, 2021

High rate of fistula use, low rates of secondary procedures and complications seen at 5 years

Study IDs Predictors of Emergency Hyperkalemia in HD Population

Publish Date November 18, 2021

Ambulance use is more than 20-fold higher among the dialysis than general population, according to investigators.

Hyperkalemia Tied With Decline in Residual Kidney Function in Dialysis

Publish Date November 17, 2021

A mediation analysis was also conducted to analyze the degree to which kidney decline contributes to potassium-related mortality.

Earlier Dialysis Transition May Decrease Survival

Publish Date November 7, 2021

In 2020, nearly 72% of patients in a US study initiated dialysis at an eGFR of 10 mL/min/1.73 m2 or higher.

Low Selenium Levels Linked With Poor Response to ESAs in Hemodialysis

Publish Date November 6, 2021

Previous studies indicate that selenium and selenoproteins are involved in erythropoiesis.