Frailty at Dialysis Initiation Ups Death Risk in the Elderly
Elderly patients with 3 or more geriatric impairments at dialysis initiation was associated with a nearly 3-fold higher 12-month mortality risk compared with those were less impaired.
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PPI Use in the Hemodialysis Population Hikes Bone Fracture Risk
In a study of patients on hemodialysis, proton pump inhibitor use was associated with an increased risk of hip and other bone fractures.
Hospital Readmission in the 1st Year of Hemodialysis Predicts Poor Outcomes
During the first year of hemodialysis, patients readmitted to a hospital within 30 days of discharge have a higher risk of death the following year than those who have no hospital admissions, a study found.
Study: Start Dialysis Later in Children
Children initiating dialysis at higher eGFRs had a 36% higher risk for death than those initiating at lower eGFRs.
Narrowing Seen in Racial/Ethnic Differences in Home Dialysis Use
Home dialysis use increased in all groups; racial, ethnic differences decreased from 2005 to 2013
Real-World Dialysis Patients Have Worse Prognoses
In a study of dialysis patients, the “real-world” mortality rate was less than half that of randomized clinical trials: 8.9 vs 18.6 per 100 patient-years.
Functional Decline Seen in Many Older Adults Initiating Dialysis
Prevalence of high caregiver burden increased after initiation of dialysis
Maintaining Work During Dialysis Tied to Higher Survival
Employment rates low among patients initiating dialysis
TAVR Risky for Dialysis Patients
In a study of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, mortality was nearly twice as high among dialysis patients.
1 in 5 Surgeons Not Meeting AVF Placement Goal
In a nationwide study, one fifth of surgeons had high AVG use rates, exceeding the guidelines threshold of 34%.
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