More Advanced CKD Linked to Greater Anemia Risk
Compared with CKD stage 3a, CKD stages 3b, 4, and 5 were associated with significant 1.5-, 2.4-, and 5.4-fold increased risks of anemia.
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Post-Transplant Anemia Affects Allograft Function
In a study, a 1 g/dL reduction in hemoglobin was associated with a significant 1.8-fold increase in graft failure.
Desidustat Shows Short-Term Efficacy for CKD Anemia
Investigators observed a dose-related increase in hemoglobin over 6 weeks compared with placebo.
Low-Normal Hemoglobin Associated With ESRD in General Population
In a study, hemoglobin values of less than 14 g/dL in men or 12 g/dL in women were associated with greater risk for end-stage renal disease.
High and Low Iron Associated With Mortality in CKD
In a study of veterans with nondialysis CKD, patients with functional iron deficiency had the highest mortality risk.
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Primary AVF Dysfunction in HD
High platelet counts and anemia are among the risk factors for arteriovenous fistula dysfunction in patients on hemodialysis.
Bleeding Risk Outweighs Stroke Risk in ESRD Patients With AFib
Even a low HAS-BLED score of 0 was associated with high risk for bleeding in this population: 5.6 per 100 patient-years.
Ferric Citrate Can Increase Iron in HD Patients With High Ferritin
In hemodialysis patients with high ferritin levels at baseline, the iron-based phosphate binder ferric citrate increased mean transferrin saturation from 23.6% to 36.1% at 90 days.
Study: Long-Acting ESA Users Might Have Worse Survival
In a nationwide study of Japanese hemodialysis patients, long-acting ESA use was associated with increased rates of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular mortality compared with short-acting ESA use.
Turmeric Supplementation Linked to Patient’s Iron Deficiency Anemia
The physician, who was experiencing an osteoarthritis flare following steroid therapy, began self-treating with turmeric extract capsules.
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