Fracture Risk Differs by Kidney Failure Cause
Risk of fracture at specific sites differed by cause of kidney failure, investigators found.
Dialysis
Post-Dialysis Death Risk Higher in Women vs Men
In the first 5 years after dialysis initiation, women had a 6% increased risk for death compared with men in adjusted analyses.
The Rise of Advanced Practitioners in Nephrology and Urology
Advanced practitioners providers such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants play an increasingly important role in nephrology and urology practices.
Remdesivir Safe Despite Advanced CKD, Study Finds
Remdesivir is not currently recommended for use in patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2.
High Parathyroid Hormone Levels Predict Worse Outcomes in Dialysis Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Strict management of secondary hyperparathyroidism may be necessary to improve prognosis in patients on dialysis who have coronary artery disease requiring percutaneous coronary intervention.
Phosphate, Parathyroid Hormone Levels at Dialysis Session Start Vary by Time of Day
Serum levels of phosphate and parathyroid hormone are lower early in the day and higher late in the day, recently reported data suggest.
Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in the US Dialysis Population Characterized
The hospitalization rate and number of hospital days increased significantly in the year after parathyroidectomy vs the year before, whereas dialysis visits and office visits decreased significantly.
Radiofrequency Ablation a Possible Alternative for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
In a retrospective study, investigators found that radiofrequency ablation and parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients on dialysis achieved intact parathyroid hormone levels in the target range in similar proportions of patients.
Protein, Exercise During Hemodialysis Does Not Impede Uremic Toxin Removal
Clinicians are increasingly using dietary protein and exercise interventions during hemodialysis to help maintain patients’ muscle strength.
Peritoneal Dialysis Less Costly for Medicare Than Hemodialysis
Convergence in the costs of intravenous dialysis drugs seen between peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis
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