SONG-HD Fatigue Reliable, Valid Scale for Fatigue in Hemodialysis
SONG HD Fatigue measure was internally consistent and stable over a one-week period.
Hemodialysis
SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Low Among US Dialysis Patients
Study findings suggest that COVID-19 control efforts should prioritize ethnic minorities and patients living in densely populated areas to prevent spread.
Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Declining in Young Dialysis Patients
Compared with children starting dialysis in 1995, those starting dialysis after 2006 had a significant 26% decreased risk of dying from cardiovascular causes in adjusted analyses.
CPR Preferences Explored for Patients Receiving Dialysis
Survey shows 23.2% of those who want CPR in the event of cardiac arrest value life prolongation.
Routine Patient-Reported Symptom Assessments in HD Feasible, But Benefits Unclear
The ESAS-r:Renal questionnaire improved symptom assessment of patients on hemodialysis but had little if any effect on symptom management, a study found.
Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty Superior for AVF Patency
Improvements in patency potentially enable uninterrupted dialysis and reduced use of central venous catheters.
Flu Vaccination Rates Lower in Dialysis Facilities With More Minorities
Understanding and addressing the disparities will be important in preparing for future vaccination programs for other viral diseases, including COVID-19, researchers say.
High Prevalence of Asymptomatic COVID-19 Infection in Hemodialysis Patients
Researchers suggest effective COVID-19 screening within hemodialysis centers needs to include both RT-PCR and antibody testing to identify all patients requiring isolation.
Inpatient Mortality With Renal Impairment in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Patients with multiple myeloma on dialysis who are undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation are at an increased risk for inpatient mortality.
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Ups Deaths of Hemodialysis Patients
Increases in mortality for same day, over following 30 days linked to increase in PM2.5 exposure.
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