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September 2017 Briefing – Nephrology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Nearly a quarter of hospital admissions among patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis have a subsequent 30-day unplanned readmission

End-Stage Renal Disease Patients’ Readmission Rate High

And a small proportion of patients account for a large number of readmissions
Health beliefs regarding salt intake are low among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Low Health Beliefs for Salt Intake in Hemodialysis Patients

Score for subscale of perceived seriousness for no reduction of salt intake higher in transplant patients
Hemodialysis patients in the United States have high rates of prescriptions for opioids and many also receive high doses of the potentially addictive drugs

Opioid Rx, Dosing Often Excessive in Dialysis Patients

High-risk dialysis population also subject to the risks of long-term opioid use
Air pollution may lead to kidney damage

Air Pollution May Damage Kidneys

Study finds link between particulate matter and renal function
Switching from short- to long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agents in patients undergoing hemodialysis leads to a large reduction in time and subsequent costs

Long-Acting Erythropoiesis Agents Can Help Save Resources

Findings based upon time costs of preparation and administration per patient
Shorter sleep duration and poor sleep quality are associated with progression of chronic kidney disease

Sleep Quality, Duration Linked to CKD Progression

Shorter sleep duration, greater sleep fragmentation linked to greater decline in eGFR
Intensive systolic blood pressure lowering is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease events but a reduced risk of cardiovascular events and mortality

Intensive BP Control Associated With Increased CKD Risk

However, cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality risk decrease with intensive blood pressure lowering

August 2017 Briefing – Nephrology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for August 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
For patients with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk receiving usual care

Liraglutide Tied to Reduced Progression of Diabetic Kidney Dz

Prespecified secondary analysis shows benefit for liraglutide when added to usual care in T2DM