Top nephrology meeting news in 2024
US dialysis facility closures raise concerns about access to care
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Healio has compiled a list of the most-read nephrology meeting news stories in 2024.
Readers were interested in U.S. dialysis facility closures, algorithms for dosing Mircera, the KidneyIntelX prognostic test to improve hypertension in diabetic kidney disease, and more.
US dialysis facility closures raise concerns about access to care
U.S. dialysis facility closures from 2018 to 2023 raise concerns about access to vital care, particularly in rural communities. Adults diagnosed with end-stage renal disease increased during the study, but facility openings decreased. Read more.
Study finds clinicians do not consistently use algorithms when dosing Mircera
New prognostic test may help improve hypertension in patients with diabetic kidney disease
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The KidneyIntelX test and medication management in patients with diabetic kidney disease were tied to use of cardiorenal protective medications and improved hypertension control, according to data presented. Read more.
Hydralazine-induced autoimmune conditions may include drug-induced lupus, vasculitis
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Hydralazine-induced autoimmune conditions may have a varied presentation, including drug-induced lupus or vasculitis, according to a speaker. Read more.
Similar outcomes seen with chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide among veterans
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Progression toward chronic kidney disease was similar in a Veterans Affairs Health Care System study of patients on either chlorthalidone or hydrochlorothiazide, according to a study. Read more.
ASN president opens ASN Kidney Week with call to redefine the standard of care
SAN DIEGO — Health care providers and advocates must confront social disparities among patients with kidney disease to improve the standard of care, American Society of Nephrology President Deidra C. Crews, MD, ScM, FASN, said. Read more.
Upcoming conference celebrates 50th anniversary of RPA
Healio interviewed Brendan T. Bowman, MD, program chair of the Renal Physicians Association Annual Meeting. Read more.
Renal angina indices may help predict AKI risk among patients in ICU
At 24 hours, the measured area under the curve for the Matsuura index was 0.74, researchers found. Urinary biomarkers did not enhance the predictive accuracy of renal angina indices. Read more.
VIDEO: RPA concerned that nephrologists may leave CKD demonstration over payment cuts
Nephrology groups are concerned that a reduction in payments to nephrology practices in the Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting models may lead to a drop in participation, according to Robert Blaser. Read more.
Intervention helped involuntary discharged patients on hemodialysis regain access to care
SAN DIEGO — A quality improvement project among a predominately Black urban population helped patients on hemodialysis who were involuntary discharged regain access to care, according to presented data. Read more.
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