Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Risk of Chronic Hypertension, Kidney Disease
Preeclampsia is an important risk factor for chronic kidney disease and warrants post-delivery monitoring, according to investigators.
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Uric Acid Thresholds That Predict Risk of Kidney Failure, Death Identified
The relationship between current serum uric acid levels and death followed a U-shape.
Healthy Diets Fail to Improve Survival Outcomes in the ESKD Population
Investigators report no significant improvement in cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients on dialysis.
Home Dialysis Increased After Financial Incentives Implemented
Upward trend follows debut of the federal End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices payment model in January 2021.
Weekend Admissions Increase Death Risk in Hospitalized ESKD Population
An analysis of US data revealed that patients with end-stage kidney disease admitted to a hospital on a weekend vs a weekday are 8% more likely to die in the hospital.
Revised Policy Set to Improve Kidney Transplant Waitlist Time for Black Candidates
The OPTN policy revision may increase some Black kidney candidates’ total waiting time, which is a major factor in their transplant priority for organ offers.
Receipt of Hospice With Dialysis Varies by Payer in the VA System
Under Medicare, patients with kidney failure often must choose between continuing dialysis or enrolling in hospice.
Hemodialysis Timing May Affect Post-Surgery Death Risk
Optimizing hemodialysis timing before surgery might improve postoperative outcomes.
Kidney Function Declines More Slowly With SGLT2 Inhibitor
Treatment with an SGLT2 inhibitor may help patients with CKD or type 2 diabetes better preserve their kidney function.
Study Finds Low Nephrology Referral Rate for High-Risk CKD
Even patients at the highest risk for kidney failure had inadequate nephrology referral, a study found.
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