Fracture Risk Differs by Kidney Failure Cause
Risk of fracture at specific sites differed by cause of kidney failure, investigators found.
End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Failure Predictor in Lupus Nephritis Identified
Persistent isolated C3 hypocomplementemia is associated with an increased risk for end-stage kidney disease or death in patients with proliferative lupus nephritis, a study revealed.
Black Patients’ Odds of Kidney Transplant Referral May Have Improved
The United Network for Organ Sharing updated on July 27 implement a policy change requiring transplant centers to race-neutral formulas to estimate glomerular filtration rate.
Phosphate, Parathyroid Hormone Levels at Dialysis Session Start Vary by Time of Day
Serum levels of phosphate and parathyroid hormone are lower early in the day and higher late in the day, recently reported data suggest.
Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in the US Dialysis Population Characterized
The hospitalization rate and number of hospital days increased significantly in the year after parathyroidectomy vs the year before, whereas dialysis visits and office visits decreased significantly.
Novel Anticoagulant Therapy for Patients With ESRD Gets Fast Track Status
MK-2060 is an investigational monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the activation of Factor XI and its ability to activate downstream proteins.
Study Finds Low Nephrology Referral Rate for High-Risk CKD
Even patients at the highest risk for kidney failure had inadequate nephrology referral, a study found.
Comorbidities Up Among Patients With ESKD, Concomitant Psoriasis
Patients with end-stage renal disease and psoriasis are younger, more often obese, and more often have cancer, diabetes, CAD
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Rate Lower at For-Profit Dialysis Facilities
Dialysis facility profit status was associated with longer time to waitlisting and kidney transplantation, investigators reported.
Elevated Blood Pressure a Sign of Kidney Damage in Lupus Nephritis
Hypertension is prevalent among patients with lupus nephritis, especially in those with proliferative disease, investigators noted.
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