End-Stage Renal Disease Archives - Page 3 of 54

Hyperuricemia

Uric Acid Thresholds That Predict Risk of Kidney Failure, Death Identified

By

Natasha Persaud

May 11, 2023

The relationship between current serum uric acid levels and death followed a U-shape.

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NKF 2023 Spring Meeting

Conservative Kidney Management Often a Better Option for Older Adults With ESKD

By

John Schieszer, MA

April 26, 2023

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.

Hemodialysis

More States Providing Outpatient Hemodialysis for Undocumented Immigrants

By

Natasha Persaud

April 25, 2023

Most states covering outpatient hemodialysis for undocumented immigrants use emergency Medicaid.

End-Stage Renal Disease

Novel Device Effective for Babies Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy

April 25, 2023

Newcastle Infant Dialysis Ultrafiltration System delivers accurate, controllable fluid removal and adequate clearance for babies under 8 kg

NKF 2023 Spring Meeting

Holistic Care Lacking for Patients Who Forgo Kidney Replacement Therapy

By

Natasha Persaud

April 13, 2023

Survey findings highlight the need to train staff on comprehensive conservative care.

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NKF 2023 Spring Meeting

Healthy Diets Fail to Improve Survival Outcomes in the ESKD Population

By

Jody A. Charnow

April 12, 2023

Investigators report no significant improvement in cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients on dialysis.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Predictive Markers of CMV Viremia in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Identified

By

Jody A. Charnow

April 6, 2023

Patients who experienced CMV viremia had significantly lower total protein, hemoglobin, and platelet and lymphocyte counts compared with those who did not.

Hemodialysis

Comfort Favored Over Life Prolongation in Dialysis Population

By

Jody A. Charnow

April 5, 2023

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.