Hemodialysis Timing May Affect Post-Surgery Death Risk
Optimizing hemodialysis timing before surgery might improve postoperative outcomes.
Hemodialysis
FDA: Prolia Use in Dialysis Patients May Cause Severe Hypocalcemia
According to a long-term safety study and a separate FDA internal study, Prolia had an increased risk of hypocalcemia in patients with advanced kidney disease on dialysis.
Pregnancy Outcomes Improving for Women on Dialysis, Transplant Recipients
Midterm graft function is a helpful marker for identifying kidney transplant recipients requiring close monitoring in the remainder of the pregnancy.
Active Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Fracture Risk in SHPT
Active vitamin D does not appear to improve bone strength or reduce fracture risk beyond PTH suppression in patients on dialysis.
Etelcalcetide Use Fell After Change in Dialysis Payment Bundle
On January 1, 2021, calcimimetics such as etelcalcetide were no longer reimbursed using the Transitional Drug Add-On Payment Adjustment.
Prostate Cancer More Likely To Be Treated in Patients on Dialysis
New findings suggest active surveillance should be performed in this population and should not preclude transplant eligibility, according to investigators.
Hyperkalemia Is a Strong Risk Factor for Early Death in Stage 5 CKD
New findings have important implications in the new era where delaying dialysis initiation is a priority goal by means of continued conservative management of hyperkalemia, according to investigators.
Trial Explores Iron Dose to Maintain Hemoglobin, Minimize ESAs in Hemodialysis
Currently, there is no standard regimen for maintenance iron supplementation in patients receiving hemodialysis.
COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Risk of Severe Outcomes in CKD
Vaccination decreased the risk for COVID-related hospitalization and death, according to a retrospective study.
Home Dialysis Rate Did Not Increase Despite Financial Incentives
Higher financial incentives may be necessary to change clinician and facility behavior, investigators suggested.
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