New Oral Therapy Approved for Iron Deficiency in Adults
The FDA has approved Accrufer (ferric maltol; Shield Therapeutics) for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults.
Anemias
Low TSAT Tied With Poor Survival in Hemodialysis
According to researchers, adverse outcomes in Japanese hemodialysis patients may stem from iron deficiency rather than low red blood cell count.
Roxadustat Effective in Correcting Anemia in Nondialysis CKD and Dialysis
In separate studies, roxadustat showed superiority over placebo at increasing hemoglobin in patients with CKD anemia and demonstrated noninferiority to epoetin in treating anemia in dialysis patients.
Study: Independent Dialysis Facilities Had Worse Anemia Outcomes After PPS
Blood transfusion ratios were 9% higher for independent dialysis facilities than for large dialysis organizations, a study found.
ESA Improves Quality of Life in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Epoetin beta treatment improved quality of life in kidney transplant recipients, but it did not appear to slow kidney disease progression.
Ferric Citrate May Lessen Anemia in Advanced CKD
The phosphate binder ferric citrate coordination complex may mitigate anemia, elevated phosphorus, and FGF23 in patients with advanced CKD, new research suggests.
Anemia Risk in CKD Patients Is Lower at Higher Altitudes
A recent study of patients with chronic kidney disease showed that each 1-km increase in the elevation where they live was associated with 33% decreased odds of anemia.
Anemia Drug Works Regardless of Prior ESA Treatment
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.
Lower Blood Transfusion Threshold During Cardiac Surgery Does Not Raise AKI Risk
Transfusing red blood cells into cardiac surgery patients only when their hemoglobin levels fall to below 7.5 g/dL does not increase acute kidney injury risk.
Mortality Not Higher With Transfusions From Female Donors
Findings seen for red blood cells from female, previously pregnant, or sex-discordant donors
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