Dialysis Facilities’ Performance Tied With Death Rates
Study findings support The End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program’s composite measure of facility performance, which is revised annually.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
New European Cystatin C Equation for eGFR May Be More Accurate
The new equation appears more accurate than the race-free 2021 CKD-EPI equation, according to investigators.
Weekend Admissions Up In-Hospital Death Risk in ESKD Population
An analysis of US data revealed that patients with end-stage kidney disease admitted to a hospital on a weekend vs a weekday are 8% more likely to die in the hospital.
High-Risk APOL1 Genotype Ups Kidney Failure Risk
Black patients without high-risk APOL1 alleles did not have higher risks for kidney failure.
Intensive Blood Pressure Control May Delay Progression in Advanced CKD
Patients with advanced CKD have not been well-represented in trials evaluating intensive blood pressure control.
Coronary Heart Disease Testing Before Kidney Transplantation May Be Unwarranted
Testing for coronary heart disease before kidney transplantation is common practice, but may not be warranted for all patients, according to investigators.
Biomarker Improves Prediction of Major Bleeding in Hemodialysis Population
GDF-15 adds predictive value to the HAS-BLED score for assessing major bleeding risk.
Revised Policy Set to Improve Kidney Transplant Waitlist Time for Black Candidates
The OPTN policy revision may increase some Black kidney candidates’ total waiting time, which is a major factor in their transplant priority for organ offers.
Patient Decision Aid Helps Clarify Options for Older Adults With Advanced CKD
Current kidney decision aids for patients focus on dialysis and do not address the unique needs of older patients.
Retinal Age Is a Potential Predictor of ESKD Risk
Aging of the retina may be comparable to aging of the kidneys, according to investigators.
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