Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Endovascular AVF for Dialysis Access Shows High Patency Rate
Cumulative patency rate was 92.7 percent at 24 months for proximal radial artery arteriovenous fistula
Potentially Nephrotoxic Meds Prescribed to Children With CKD
Potentially nephrotoxic meds prescribed at higher rate to children with versus without chronic kidney disease
End-Stage Renal Disease Patients at Higher Risk for Syphilis
Study shows incidence rate three times higher than that seen in general population
November 2019 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for November 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Use of Peritoneal Dialysis Up Since Medicare Payment Reform
More patients initiated peritoneal dialysis, switched to peritoneal dialysis after PPS initiation
Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease Tied to Kidney Disease
Higher risk for ESKD, death suggests closer monitoring needed, especially in first year after surgery
American Society of Nephrology, Nov. 7-10
The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney Week 2019 The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology was held...
ASN: Encephalopathy Up in CKD Patients on Higher-Dose Baclofen
Risk for hospitalization with encephalopathy higher for baclofen starting dose of ≥20 versus <20 mg/day
ASN: Difelikefalin Improves Itch in CKD-Linked Pruritus
Findings seen among patients on hemodialysis with moderate-to-severe pruritus
Patient, Graft Survival Excellent for Twin Kidney Transplant
About half of kidney transplant recipients of identical-twin transplants did not get immunosuppression
