Common Kidney Health Terms Confusing, Distressing to Patients
Confusing, ambiguous, and obsolete kidney health terms lead to frustration and distress in patients and caregivers, according researchers.
End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Failure Due to AKI May Be More Life-Threatening
Kidney failure due to acute kidney injury is associated with a significantly higher death risk in the first 6 months following dialysis initiation than kidney failure resulting from diabetes, a study found.
New Predictor of ESKD Risk in Related Living Kidney Donors Identified
In a study of white related living kidney donors and recipients, investigators found that older donors are at increased risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) if the recipients are older at the time of ESRD onset.
ESKD Patients on Dialysis at High Risk for COVID-19 Death
In an early case series from a New York hospital, nearly 31% of patients with end-stage kidney disease with COVID-19 died.
Twice-Weekly Hemodialysis Suggested for COVID-19 Risk Reduction
The authors of a recent editorial present a case for considering twice-weekly rather than the standard thrice-week hemodialysis, a shift that can reduce exposure to the COVID-19 coronavirus, conserve personal protective equipment and other benefits.
COVID-19 Crisis Could Speed Adoption of Home Dialysis
Patients on dialysis are at especially high risk of infection and experiencing severe complications of infection. The pandemic may prompt patients and their physicians to consider the benefits of dialyzing at home.
High-Dose vs Low-Dose IV Iron Does Not Raise Infection Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients on hemodialysis who received high-dose had similar rates of infection and rates of hospitalization for infection compared with those treated with low-dose IV iron, a secondary analysis of the PIVOTAL trial revealed.
NKF Urges Dialysis Patients Not to Stop Treatments
The National Kidney Foundation issued a statement today urging patients on dialysis to continue undergoing treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is extremely important for kidney patients to continue with their regularly scheduled dialysis treatments and take extra precautions when visiting the facilities to best protect their health,” said Joseph Vassalotti, MD, Chief Medical Officer for NKF. “Skipping…
Kidney Transplantation Enables Recovery of Hemoglobin Levels
In a study of kidney transplant recipients, mean hemoglobin levels rose from 10.69 g/dL prior to transplantation to 14.45 g/dL at 1 year after transplantation.
Adverse Pregnancies May Increase Kidney Disease Risks
Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy not only appear to have elevated risks for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, but also kidney disease.
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