Investigators Identify Predictors of Post-Parathyroidectomy Hypocalcemia
In a large, single-center study, severe hypocalcemia developed in 1 in 4 patients who underwent total parathyroidectomy without autotransplantation.
End-Stage Renal Disease
Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Declining in the US
Despite a downtrend, Black patients underwent PTx at a 1.8-fold higher rate than White and Hispanic patients.
Survey Finds Racial Disparities in Path to Dialysis Treatment
Only 67% of Black patients on dialysis who responded to an online survey had a nephrologist involved in their care, compared with 97% of White respondents.
Exostosin Status Potentially Prognostic in Lupus Membranous Nephropathy
Exostosins are potential disease antigens, biomarkers, or both found in the glomerular basement membrane of some patients with lupus membranous nephropathy.
High Pain Burden Found in CKD, Dialysis, and Transplant Patients
Routine pain assessments using validated scales are vital to develop personalized management strategies, according to investigators.
Visceral Fat Area Better at Predicting CV Outcomes in the HD Population
Visceral fat area was significantly associated with the risk for cardiovascular events and death and all-cause mortality, whereas coronary artery calcification score was not, a study found.
Psoriasis Treatment May Decrease Infection, Death Risk in End-Stage Kidney Disease
Psoriasis may be another risk factor for infectious complications in patients receiving dialysis, according to investigators.
Pulmonary Hypertension May Up Risk for ESKD, Hospitalization, Death in CKD
The association of pulmonary hypertension with an increased risk for kidney failure in older adults with chronic kidney disease is a novel finding.
‘Unprecedented’ Decline in ESKD Incidence Occurred Early in the Pandemic
During weeks 12-19 of 2020, the incidence of end-stage kidney disease decreased 20% compared with the same period in 2017-2019, according to a COVID-19 supplement to the US Renal Data System 2020 annual data report.
DOACs Appear Safer Than Warfarin Across Chronic Kidney Disease Stages
Although more research is needed, data suggest that the cardioprotective effect of direct oral anticoagulants may extend to patients with advanced CKD.
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