Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
AKI Common in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
AKI occurred in 46 percent of hospitalized patients, linked to increased risk for in-hospital mortality
Moderate/High Risk for ESRD Tied to Worse Cognition Later in Life
Those with higher-risk episodes for ESRD as young adults had poorer cognitive performance at midlife
August 2020 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Many Opt for Genetic Testing of Embryos for Kidney Disease
65 percent of couples using IVF who selected testing had at least one live birth of an unaffected child
Guideline Updated for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease
Updated guidelines expanded to include patients with stage 1 to 5 CKD, those with kidney transplant
Patient-Reported Outcome Measure May Be Useful in Hemodialysis
ESAS-r:Renal can standardize symptom screening but does not impact symptom management
July 2020 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for July 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
COVID-19 Explored in Kidney Recipients, Hemodialysis Patients
Many kidney recipients with COVID-19 do not need to be hospitalized; deaths up for those on hemodialysis
Mortality Higher From AKI Versus Kidney Failure From Other Causes
However, recovery is common within 12 months of injury
Some Kidney Disease-Related Terms Cause Patient Distress
Some language used to describe kidney health may distress patients and impair decision making
