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The initiation of renal replacement therapy impacts health-related quality of life among patients with end-stage kidney disease

Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy Impacts HRQoL

Total of 26.6 and 27 percent of patients experienced anxiety, depression with initiation of RRT
For patients in septic shock

Thiamine May Reduce Progression to Renal Replacement Therapy

Findings for patients in septic shock

February 2017 Briefing – Nephrology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
For high-risk patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention or transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Furosemide + Matched Hydration Cuts Contrast-Induced AKI

Findings among high-risk patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, TAVR
It is clinically worthwhile for patients with chronic kidney disease to be counseled on reducing salt intake

Dietetic Counseling Proves Worthwhile in Kidney Disease

Blood pressure and fluid retention improve in those counseled by dietitians, small study shows
A multi-layered microfluidic device has been developed

Multi-Layered Microfluidic Device Developed as Model Kidney

Device has porous growth substrate, physiological fluid flow, passive filtration of glomerulus
Albuminuria is associated with cognitive impairment

Review Links Albuminuria to Cognitive Impairment, Dementia

Worse global cognitive performance and accelerated cognitive decline for subjects with albuminuria
Renal transplant recipients are often admitted with acute myocardial infarction

Renal Transplant Recipients Often Admitted With Acute MI

Acute STEMI accounted for 29.3% of RTR admissions; no recent change in STEMI in-hospital mortality
For patients with impaired glucose tolerance

Valsartan Cuts Microalbuminuria in Impaired Glucose Tolerance

No difference in ESRD or doubling of serum creatinine with valsartan versus placebo
For patients with chronic kidney disease

Patient Satisfaction High With Nurse-Led Chronic Kidney Dz Care

Suggested improvements relate to car-parking, more practical support, accessible locations