Providers’ response to patient non-adherence was partly informed by their experiences working with patients, the training they received, and their own implicit biases, according to investigators.
Currently, there is no approved therapy for calciphylaxis.
The relationship between current serum uric acid levels and death followed a U-shape.
In many cases, older patients with end-stage kidney disease would be better off with conservative kidney management focused on enhancing quality of life rather than going on dialysis.
Most states covering outpatient hemodialysis for undocumented immigrants use emergency Medicaid.
Newcastle Infant Dialysis Ultrafiltration System delivers accurate, controllable fluid removal and adequate clearance for babies under 8 kg
Survey findings highlight the need to train staff on comprehensive conservative care.
Investigators report no significant improvement in cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients on dialysis.
Patients who experienced CMV viremia had significantly lower total protein, hemoglobin, and platelet and lymphocyte counts compared with those who did not.
Regardless of patients’ preferences regarding the care they would like to receive if they become seriously ill, the majority do not document their treatment preferences, a study found.
