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.
Preeclampsia is an important risk factor for chronic kidney disease and warrants post-delivery monitoring, according to investigators.
The relationship between current serum uric acid levels and death followed a U-shape.
Investigators report no significant improvement in cardiovascular or overall mortality in patients on dialysis.
Upward trend follows debut of the federal End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices payment model in January 2021.
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.
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.
Under Medicare, patients with kidney failure often must choose between continuing dialysis or enrolling in hospice.
Optimizing hemodialysis timing before surgery might improve postoperative outcomes.
Treatment with an SGLT2 inhibitor may help patients with CKD or type 2 diabetes better preserve their kidney function.
Even patients at the highest risk for kidney failure had inadequate nephrology referral, a study found.