Another look at vascular access news and research in 2024
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Healio has compiled a list of the most-read vascular access nephrology news in 2024.
Readers were interested in vascular access surveillance, antibody-associated vasculitis, vascular access disparities for Hispanic adults with end-stage kidney disease, and more.
Surveillance of vascular access leads to better outcomes for patients, payers
Patients on hemodialysis require functioning access sites, yet all access sites are at risk of stenosis and subsequent failure. Read more.
Patients with antibody-associated vasculitis can recover kidney function
An early diagnosis of antibody-associated vasculitis may be important to long-term kidney function, study data show, as even mild forms of kidney involvement can affect prognosis. Read more.
Vascular access disparities for Hispanic adults with ESKD tied to pre-dialysis care gaps
SAN DIEGO — Nearly one-third of disparities in vascular access outcomes for Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic white patients with end-stage kidney disease can be tied to pre-dialysis care inequities, data show. Read more.
Case study: A workflow model for optimizing the use of surveillance in a dialysis clinic
Sometimes patients do not have enough knowledge to advocate for themselves. Clinical staff should use all tools available to better advocate for them. Read more.
Cell therapy, new PD devices, bioartificial kidneys set a new direction for kidney care
New products have been developed to improve vascular access, including devices that reduce the risk of catheter infection and help speed up maturation for arteriovenous fistulas. Read more.
Despite financial incentives, no growth seen for home dialysis, transplant in ESRD model
Financial incentives offered to providers in a CMS payment model have failed to increase home dialysis and kidney transplantation rates in the first 2 years of the demonstration. Read more.
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