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.
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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.
Childhood-Onset Lupus Nephritis Linked With Adverse Outcomes
Early diagnosis and treatment of childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus is important to prevent lupus nephritis outcomes such as end-stage kidney disease.
Dialysis Initiation Is Followed by Stabilization of Symptom Number, Burden
Study findings could help inform older patients who opt to start dialysis on what to expect regarding development of their symptom burden, according to investigators.
IgA Nephropathy Progression Linked to Air Pollution
A growing body of evidence links exposure to fine particulate matter to adverse kidney outcomes.
Receipt of Hospice With Dialysis Varies by Payer in the VA System
Under Medicare, patients with kidney failure often must choose between continuing dialysis or enrolling in hospice.
Hemodialysis Timing May Affect Post-Surgery Death Risk
Optimizing hemodialysis timing before surgery might improve postoperative outcomes.
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