FDA Approves Oral Daprodustat to Treat Anemia in Dialysis
The FDA approval of daprodustat is based on results from the ASCEND-D trial comparing daprodustat with ESAs.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Dialysis Facilities’ Performance Tied With Death Rates
Study findings support The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program’s composite measure of facility performance, which is revised annually.
High-Risk APOL1 Genotype Ups Kidney Failure Risk
Black patients without high-risk APOL1 alleles did not have higher risks for kidney failure.
Risk for GI Bleed Increased With Hemodialysis Versus Peritoneal Dialysis
Furthermore, use of anticoagulants induces higher incidence of GI bleeding in hemodialysis versus peritoneal dialysis patients
Biomarker Improves Prediction of Major Bleeding in Hemodialysis Population
GDF-15 adds predictive value to the HAS-BLED score for assessing major bleeding risk.
Patient Decision Aid Helps Clarify Options for Older Adults With Advanced CKD
Current kidney decision aids for patients focus on dialysis and do not address the unique needs of older patients.
Hepatitis C Guideline Updated for Chronic Kidney Disease Population
The update reflects advances in hepatitis C management, such as antiviral therapy, increased use of hepatitis C kidney grafts, and treatment of glomerular diseases associated with the virus.
Dialysis Initiation Is Followed by Stabilization of Symptom Number, Burden
Study findings could help inform older patients who opt to start dialysis on what to expect regarding development of their symptom burden, according to investigators.
Receipt of Hospice With Dialysis Varies by Payer in the VA System
Under Medicare, patients with kidney failure often must choose between continuing dialysis or enrolling in hospice.
Environmental Sustainability Not Prioritized in Dialysis Facilities
Few facilities report having environmental sustainability strategy in place or undertaking sustainability audits
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