Preventing Diabetic Kidney Disease
A multidisciplinary team-based approach to diabetes management may help prevent complications like diabetic kidney disease.
Renal Replacement Therapy
Renal Replacement Need After Cardiac Surgery Hikes Death Risk
In a study, 86% of patients who survived experienced renal recovery within 1 year.
Study: Patient Survival Better with HHD than PD
In a study, home hemodialysis was associated with a 53% decreased risk of death compared with peritoneal dialysis.
Adverse Events Common During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
In a study, the incidence of hyperphosphatemia, ionized hypocalcemia, and ionized hypercalcemia was 44%, 22%, and 23%, respectively.
ICU Patients on RRT Rarely Have Nephrology Follow-up
Investigators propose a protocol for when patients should be referred to nephrologists.
Portugal’s RRT Incidence Rate Is Highest in Europe
New report shows that Montenegro had the lowest rate of renal replacement therapy.
FDA Approves Phoxillum Renal Replacement Solution
The FDA has approved Phoxillum replacement solution for use during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Phoxillum can replace plasma volume removed by ultrafiltration and correct electrolyte and acid-base imbalances. The solution also may be used in cases of drug poisoning when CRRT is selected to remove dialyzable substances. Prescription Phoxillum is approved for both pediatric…
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) Used Successfully in Ebola Case
Physicians provided details of the first successful delivery of renal replacement therapy (RRT) to a patient with Ebola.
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Risk Lower with Partial Nephrectomy
Researchers find a greater than 50% reduction in end-stage renal disease risk compared with radical nephrectomy.
CRRT Machine Created for Infants with AKI
First in-human use of miniaturized machine shows good outcomes.
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