Hyperuricemia With Diabetes Compounds ESKD, Death Risks
A study conducted in Taiwan is the first to show that hyperuricemia is as risky as diabetes in contributing to ESKD and death risk in patients with stage 3 to 5 CKD.
End-Stage Renal Disease
Bowman’s Capsule Rupture Linked to Poor Prognosis in Lupus Nephritis
The integrity of Bowman’s capsule may play a role in the progression of lupus nephritis, according to investigators.
Pulmonary Hypertension Ups Kidney Graft Dysfunction Risk
Pulmonary hypertension is common among patients with chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease.
Acute Kidney Disease Portends Adverse Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients
Early referral to a nephrologist is crucial for patients with increased risks for acute kidney disease.
Study Identifies Predictors of Rapid Renal Decline in ADPKD
Creatinine alone does not reliably predict renal decline in the AKPKD population, according to investigators.
Low, High Sodium in ESKD Increases In-Hospital Death Risk, Hospital Stays
Hyper- and hyponatremia in patients with kidney failure are significantly associated with a 2.0- and 1.8-fold increased risk of dying in the hospital, respectively.
Program to Lower Costs of Kidney Failure Care May Have Unintended Effects
The federal Comprehensive ESRD Care initiative “may incentivize treatment patterns that generate short-term savings but may be costlier long-term,” according to investigators.
Gout Common in Advanced Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Nearly 24% of patients with advanced CKD, including those on dialysis, have gout, according to a study.
Parathyroidectomy Increasing in the United States
Despite the increasing availability of calcimimetics, parathyroidectomy rates in the US have gradually increased.
Implications of Value-Based Models in Kidney Care
The “Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative” aims to reduce the ESRD rate by 25% by 2030.
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