A study of patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis revealed that those who contracted COVID-19 were more likely to die in the 90-day post-COVID-19 period than those who did not have COVID-19.
Rapid recovery associated with reduced mortality and fewer hospitalizations
In a previous US phase 2 trial, no clear dose response was observed with difelikefalin.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have recently included target weight achievement and ultrafiltration rate as part of the ESKD quality metrics.
The source of the chemicals is from the silicone tubing used as a part of the hydraulics in the machine and the dialysate lines.
Promising therapies still need to be further evaluated in clinical trials.
The first months following transition from PD to HD are a perilous period for patients.
Apixaban is a direct oral anticoagulant that relies less on kidney excretion.
To reach the goals of the Advancing American Kidney Health Executive Order, “strategic efforts to care for racial and ethnic minorities” are needed, according to the authors of a new review.
Although cardiovascular mortality rates declined, clinicians should still be vigilant to prevent poor outcomes in patients receiving dialysis, according to investigators.
