Sudden Cardiac Death Rate Remains High Among Hemodialysis Patients
Among hemodialysis patients, sudden cardiac death accounted for 12% more cardiovascular-related mortalities in 2013 than in 2009.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Testosterone Replacement May Delay CKD Progression
Study demonstrates decreased risk of end-stage renal disease and all-cause mortality.
Anemia Burden in Chronic Kidney Disease Described
The prevalence of low hemoglobin levels increases with declining renal function.
Insurance Type Affects Initial Dialysis Modality Choice
ESRD patients aged 60-64 years with no insurance or who are on Medicaid are less likely to initiate peritoneal dialysis.
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide Ups Phosphorus Control in SHPT
Nearly twice as many patients achieved the target phosphorus range after a year of taking the phosphate binder, regardless of iPTH level.
Triferic Pharmacokinetics Characterized
Ferric pyrophosphate citrate delivered via dialysate or intravenously rapidly donates iron to transferrin and is rapidly cleared from the circulation.
Unplanned Readmissions of Hemodialysis Patients Probed
Nearly a quarter of hospitalizations are followed by readmission within 30 days for non-elective reasons.
High, Low Potassium Levels Up In-Hospital Mortality
Study characterizes the link between admission potassium levels and in-hospital mortality overall and among CKD and CVD patients.
Hemodialysis Patient Hospitalization Rates Declining
Study documents an upswing in emergency department visits and observation stays.
Most US Gout Sufferers Not Taking Urate-Lowering Drugs
Gout is uncontrolled in the majority of individuals with the condition, data show.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in NKF 2017 Spring Meeting
Loading... 
Loading...