Post-Dialysis Death Risk Higher in Women vs Men
In the first 5 years after dialysis initiation, women had a 6% increased risk for death compared with men in adjusted analyses.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Parathyroidectomy for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in the US Dialysis Population Characterized
The hospitalization rate and number of hospital days increased significantly in the year after parathyroidectomy vs the year before, whereas dialysis visits and office visits decreased significantly.
Peritoneal Dialysis Less Costly for Medicare Than Hemodialysis
Convergence in the costs of intravenous dialysis drugs seen between peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis
Pediatric Kidney Transplant Rate Lower at For-Profit Dialysis Facilities
Dialysis facility profit status was associated with longer time to waitlisting and kidney transplantation, investigators reported.
Novel Frailty Index Developed for Older Patients on Dialysis
A comprehensive frailty index would be a valuable tool for the dialysis population, which commonly has mobility and resource constraints that limit physical performance assessments.
Health-Related Quality of Life Declines Sharply Before Dialysis Initiation
For some patients with end-stage kidney disease, improving health-related quality of life after the start of dialysis is more important than prolonging life, according to investigators.
Urgent-Start Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Compared
Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis is an important strategy to promote home dialysis, according to investigators.
Dialysis Population Has Excess Cancer Mortality
Patients on dialysis die from cancer at twice the rate as those of the same age and sex in the general population, a study found.
Peritoneal Dialysis to Hemodialysis Transfer Riskiest in First Month
The first months following transition from PD to HD are a perilous period for patients.
Apixaban Tied to Lower Risk for Recurrent VTE in Dialysis Population
Apixaban is a direct oral anticoagulant that relies less on kidney excretion.
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