Lower SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Found in Unvaccinated Dialysis Population
In January 2021, fewer than 1 in 4 unvaccinated patients receiving dialysis had evidence of past SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Race Differences
Racial Differences Seen in Inherited Risk of Early-Onset Cancer
Higher familial risks for early-onset cancer seen in Latinos, Blacks for solid tumors and in Asian/Pacific Islanders for hematologic cancers
Complications Develop in Half of COVID-19 Cases Treated in Hospitals
COVID-19 severity at hospital admission predicts complications even in young adults and those without pre-existing health conditions.
Glucose-Lowering Therapy Delayed for Newly Diagnosed T2DM Patients
Factors in therapeutic inertia examined in adults newly diagnosed with T2DM receiving primary care in the U.K.
Race May Influence Treatment Receipt in Prostate Cancer
In high treatment benefit category, Black men less likely to receive definitive treatment than non-Black men
Guideline Deviation in Kidney Cancer Care More Likely in Women, Black Patients
Compared with men, women had significant 18% lower odds of undertreatment and 27% higher odds of overtreatment of kidney cancer, according to a study.
CKD Hospitalization Patterns May Predict ESKD, Death Risks
Three simple hospitalization trajectories may identify individuals with CKD who are at high risk for kidney failure and early mortality, according to investigators.
CKD May Be Underdiagnosed in ‘Lower Risk’ Groups
In a study of military health system beneficiaries, patients with uncoded CKD had fewer proteinuria, serum creatinine, and eGFR results, suggesting kidney function and damage was not monitored closely.
Many Priority Patients Fail To Be Placed on Kidney Transplant Waitlist
Delays in waitlisting can result in some patients losing their priority status for high-quality deceased donor kidneys with the lowest risk of failure.
Obesity Increases COVID-19 Death Risk in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kidney transplant recipients who are obese or are Black or Hispanic are at elevated risk of dying from COVID-19, a study found.
- Loading...
Loading...
Next post in American Transplant Congress
Loading... 
Loading...