Peritoneal Dialysis

Expansion of Peritoneal Dialysis Feasible

Publish Date September 12, 2019

Initiation of PD increased above national trends after implementation of multidisciplinary tool

Frailty at Dialysis Initiation Ups Death Risk in the Elderly

Publish Date August 15, 2019

Elderly patients with 3 or more geriatric impairments at dialysis initiation was associated with a nearly 3-fold higher 12-month mortality risk compared with those were less impaired.

High Uric Acid Increases Death Risk in Peritoneal Dialysis

Publish Date August 9, 2019

In patients on peritoneal dialysis, serum uric acid levels in the highest quintile are associated with a nearly 1.5-fold increased risk of all-cause mortality compared with levels in the third quintile, a study found.

Study: Higher-Dose Dialysate Calcium Better for SHPT

Publish Date July 30, 2019

For patients on peritoneal dialysis, 1.75 vs 1.25 mmol/L dialysate calcium was superior at reducing intact parathyroid hormone levels, meta-analysis revealed.

Study: Start Dialysis Later in Children

Publish Date July 23, 2019

Children initiating dialysis at higher eGFRs had a 36% higher risk for death than those initiating at lower eGFRs.

Narrowing Seen in Racial/Ethnic Differences in Home Dialysis Use

Publish Date July 22, 2019

Home dialysis use increased in all groups; racial, ethnic differences decreased from 2005 to 2013

Anemia Drug Works Regardless of Prior ESA Treatment

Publish Date July 8, 2019

A study of anemic patients on peritoneal dialysis found that roxadustat maintained target hemoglobin levels even in those who received previous treatment with an erythropoiesis stimulating agent.

Maintaining Work During Dialysis Tied to Higher Survival

Publish Date June 25, 2019

Employment rates low among patients initiating dialysis

Epilepsy Tied With Increased Death Risk in Dialysis

Publish Date May 28, 2019

Nearly 1 in 10 patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has epilepsy, and the disorder as well as a commonly prescribed medication for it are associated with an increased risk of premature death, a new study found. According to the authors, seizures are a known complication of uremia, hemodialysis, medications such as antibiotics, and comorbidities…

Volume Overload Common at PD Initiation, Predicts Higher Death Risk

Publish Date May 24, 2019

In a study, volume overload tended to improve by 6 months after peritoneal dialysis initiation, then stabilize.