Heterogeneity Identified in Global Kidney Nutrition Care
Dietitians and nephrologists only communicated sometimes on kidney nutrition care in 60% or more of countries
Nutrition
Plant Protein, Caffeine Intake Tied to Lower Uric Acid in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Hyperuricemia in this population is typically attributed to low uric acid excretion due to reduced glomerular filtration rates.
Nutrition Tool May Identify Older Adults at Risk for Post-RC Complications
There is a need for an easy and objective tool to assess malnutrition prior to urologic surgery.
AHA: Type of Fat Consumed May Affect Risk for Stroke
Dietary intake of vegetable, polyunsaturated fat linked to lower stroke risk; dietary intake of nondairy animal fat linked to higher stroke risk
Neighborhood Food Environment Measures Linked to T2DM
In all communities, relative density of fast-food restaurants linked to modestly increased risk for type 2 diabetes
AHA Issues Dietary Guidance to Aid Cardiometabolic Health
Guidance includes eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, choosing whole grain foods, choosing healthy sources of protein
Low Selenium Levels Linked With Poor Response to ESAs in Hemodialysis
Previous studies indicate that selenium and selenoproteins are involved in erythropoiesis.
Inflammatory Diet Tied With New-Onset ESKD
Diets rich in fats and processed meats are known to be pro-inflammatory.
Low, High Predialysis Potassium Increases Death Risk
In a study of 1117 patients new to hemodialysis, investigators observed an increased 6-month mortality risk associated with low and high predialysis potassium levels.
>86.0 Percent of US Adults Exceed CDRR Sodium Intake Goal
No significant linear trends seen from 2003 to 2016 for U.S. adults overall for unadjusted or energy intake-adjusted mean sodium intake
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