Spironolactone Has No Effect on LVM in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients treated with the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist had a higher frequency of moderate hyperkalemia compared with placebo recipients.
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Elevated Phosphate Linked With Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis
In a new study, patients with serum phosphate levels above 1.78 mmol/L at the start of peritoneal dialysis had a nearly 2-fold increased risk of death.
Fruit, Vegetable Intake Very Low in Hemodialysis Population
Higher consumption of fruit and vegetables linked to lower risk for all-cause, non-CVD mortality
Improving Dialysis for Undocumented Immigrants With ESRD
Many are calling for standard dialysis coverage for undocumented immigrants with end-stage renal disease.
Shared Decision-Making About Dialysis Initiation Needs to Improve
In a real-world study, patients’ preferences did not weigh heavily in clinicians’ decisions to initiate dialysis.
Parathyroidectomy-Associated Hyperkalemia Common in HD Patients
Hyperkalemia developed in nearly 67% of hemodialysis patients during or immediately following total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation for secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Hemodialysis Patients May Benefit by Staying on Loop Diuretics
Patients who remain on loop diuretics after starting hemodialysis (HD) experience lower rates of hospitalization and intradialytic hypotension during the first year on HD, a study found.
Outcomes of Importance ID’d for Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
PD-related infection, mortality, fatigue are highest-ranked outcomes for patients, caregivers
VDRAs Do Not Lower Cardiovascular Event Risk in HD
Trial results do not support use of vitamin D receptor activators to prevent cardiovascular events in patients with end-stage renal disease and low intact parathyroid hormone levels.
Multiple Comorbidities in CKD Patients Up Dialysis Initiation Risk
Patients with stage 3-5 chronic kidney disease who have 3 or more comorbidities are 3 times more likely to start dialysis than those with no comorbidities, a study found.
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