Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Peer Groups Can Provide Emotional Support to Those With Kidney Failure
Findings show feasibility and acceptability among undocumented immigrants
Lower Mortality Seen With Hemodiafiltration for Kidney Failure
Risk for death from any cause reduced with hemodiafiltration versus hemodialysis among patients with kidney failure
Letermovir Noninferior for CMV Prophylaxis in Kidney Recipients
Findings in cytomegalovirus-seronegative kidney transplant recipients who receive organ from cytomegalovirus-seropositive donors
Cutting Carbs, Sugars Could Extend Life Expectancy for CKD Patients
Replacing carbs with protein and/or replacing sugar with nonsugar carbohydrates could further reduce all-cause mortality risk
Screening Adults for CKD Could Be Cost-Effective
One-time CKD screening at age 55 years had incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $86,300 per QALY gained; other options were also cost-effective
Banff Automation System Improves Diagnosis of Kidney Allograft Rejection
Decision-support system improves diagnosis in adult and pediatric kidney transplant populations
Outcomes Worse With Acute Kidney Injury During Hospitalization
Increased risk seen for all-cause and cause-specific rehospitalization, death at 90 and 365 days after discharge
Health Care Workers Lack Advance Care Planning Training for CKD Patients
Less than half of providers in Denmark say advance care planning is performed well at their workplace
Frequent Sauna Bathing Not Tied to Higher Risk for Kidney Disease
Findings based on 25-year study of men using the sauna four to seven times weekly versus once
Novel Device Effective for Babies Requiring Renal Replacement Therapy
Newcastle Infant Dialysis Ultrafiltration System delivers accurate, controllable fluid removal and adequate clearance for babies under 8 kg
