Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists May Lower Death Risk in Dialysis
Investigators reviewed 13 trials of spironolactone and 1 trial of eplerenone.
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SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response Durable for at Least 6 Months in Dialysis
Older adults and individuals with diabetes did not experience a faster decline in SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers, investigators found.
Survey Finds Racial Disparities in Path to Dialysis Treatment
Only 67% of Black patients on dialysis who responded to an online survey had a nephrologist involved in their care, compared with 97% of White respondents.
High Pain Burden Found in CKD, Dialysis, and Transplant Patients
Routine pain assessments using validated scales are vital to develop personalized management strategies, according to investigators.
Psoriasis Treatment May Decrease Infection, Death Risk in End-Stage Kidney Disease
Psoriasis may be another risk factor for infectious complications in patients receiving dialysis, according to investigators.
‘Unprecedented’ Decline in ESKD Incidence Occurred Early in the Pandemic
During weeks 12-19 of 2020, the incidence of end-stage kidney disease decreased 20% compared with the same period in 2017-2019, according to a COVID-19 supplement to the US Renal Data System 2020 annual data report.
New Survey Instrument Developed to Measure Home Dialysis Experience
The 26-item Home Dialysis Care Experience instrument assesses patient-reported experiences with peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis.
Inpatient Mortality With Renal Impairment in Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Patients with multiple myeloma on dialysis who are undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation are at an increased risk for inpatient mortality.
Peritoneal Dialysis-Associated Infection Rates Vary by Country
Rates of peritonitis among patients on peritoneal dialysis, in episodes per patient-year, varied from 0.40 in Thailand to 0.26 in the United States, a study found.
Decision Regret Increased for Those Who Choose Dialysis to Please Others
Dialysis decision regret less likely for those who discuss prognosis with doctors, complete living will.
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