Carnitine in HD Patients: An Update
Carnitine treatment can improve erythropoietin resistance and other parameters, new data suggest.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
ESRD Patients with HIV Infection
Few studies have looked at this population, but these patients may have very high energy needs.
Start Nutrition Intervention Early
A spontaneous decline in kilocalorie intake starts between CKD stages 2 and 3, data suggest.
Excessive Fluid Intake Can Be Harmful
Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can increase morbidity and mortality in stage 5 CKD patients, according to a recent study.
Vitamin C Supplementation and CKD
Although the healthful effects of vitamin C are well-established, there are concerns about excessive intake of this vitamin by CKD patients.
Nutrition Guideline for Kids with CKD Updated
New version expands on recommendations to ensure adequate dietary intake among children with CKD.
High Fiber Intake May Lower Inflammation Risk
NASHVILLE—Increased fiber intake is associated with a lower risk of inflammation in both the CKD and non-CKD populations, data suggest.
Drug Raises Serum Albumin
Megestrol acetate (MA) may safely increase serum albumin in malnourished dialysis patients, according to researchers in Iran.
Food Safety Issues for CKD Patients
Like immunocompromised individuals, CKD patients are especially vulnerable to foodborne illnesses.
Very Low-Protein Diets of No Benefit
Very low-protein diets do not delay progression to renal failure in CKD patients any better than low-protein diets and may even increase patients’ risk of death, a study finds.
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