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Risk prediction models with 16 characteristics may predict mortality risk in older adults with chronic kidney disease. The findings were published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Models May Predict Two-Year Mortality Risk for CKD Patients

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Risk prediction models may be helpful in directing prognosis and treatment decisions
Kidney transplant patients with HIV have similar survival rates as those without HIV

Outcomes Favorable for HIV+ Kidney Transplant Recipients

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However, survival rates lower if organ recipient also has hepatitis C
More than two million kidney failure patients worldwide die prematurely every year because they can't get treatment

Premature Death From Kidney Failure a Global Issue

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Dire need for low-cost dialysis techniques that could be used worldwide, researcher says
Chronic kidney disease during pregnancy puts women and their babies at risk for certain types of problems

Any Kidney Disease to Be Seen As Relevant in Pregnancy

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Careful monitoring necessary, researchers say
Kidneys from deceased donors that have acute injuries are frequently discarded

Damaged Kidneys May Still Be Viable in Transplant

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For reasons that are unclear, certain organs even performed better six months after transplant
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first device to treat dialysis-related amyloidosis (DRA)

FDA: Device Authorized for Use in Dialysis-Related Amyloidosis

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Lixelle Beta 2-microglobulin Apheresis Column authorized for use in DRA

February 2015 Briefing – Nephrology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
In the United States

Quality of Care Lacking for ESRD in Lupus Nephritis

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Minority race/ethnicity and lack of private insurance associated with inadequate care in U.S.
Patients struggling with chronic kidney disease who routinely consume meat-rich

Kidney Failure Risk in CKD Up With High-Acid, Meat-Rich Diet

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Switching to regimen higher in fruits, veggies might help stave off organ failure, researchers say
Pregnancy outcomes are similar for women who have received a kidney transplant

Pregnancy Outcomes Similar for Adult, Child Kidney Transplant

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Results similar for women who received organ whether as a child or an adult