Death More Common Than Kidney Failure Among Older Patients With Severe CKD
The risk of death is much higher than that of kidney failure among patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease who are aged 75 years or older.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Investigators ID Predictors of CKD Progression After Radical Nephrectomy
Kidney microstructural features appear predictive of progressive CKD and mortality following radical nephrectomy.
Venous pH May Inform Treatment of CKD-Related Metabolic Acidosis
In patients with acidemia, hypobicarbonatemia conferred a considerable risk of kidney failure requiring renal replacement therapy after adjusting for potential confounders.
Updated CKD Nutrition Guideline Released
The newest KDOQI guideline for renal nutrition, which took 5 years to develop, expands recommendations to include patients with all stages of chronic kidney disease.
Moderate/High Risk for ESRD Tied to Worse Cognition Later in Life
Those with higher-risk episodes for ESRD as young adults had poorer cognitive performance at midlife.
Simplified Creatinine Index Useful as Muscle Mass Marker in HD Settings
A simplified creatinine index reflects the creatinine generation rate of individual patients on hemodialysis.
PN Risks May Outweigh Benefits in Some CKD Cases
Investigators highlight the importance of preoperative renal biopsy to rule out an indolent or benign tumor in patients with stage 4 CKD.
Dapagliflozin Reduces Kidney Failure Risk, Prolongs Survival in CKD
Dapagliflozin appears to preserve kidney function and improve survival in patients with chronic kidney disease whether or not they have type 2 diabetes.
Many Opt for Genetic Testing of Embryos for Kidney Disease
65% of couples using IVF who selected testing had at least one live birth of an unaffected child.
Empagliflozin Beneficial in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
In a trial, empagliflozin reduced the risks for heart failure hospitalization and renal outcomes in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
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