Center closures, hemodifiltration among top CKD-related news stories in 2024
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Healio has compiled a list of the most-read nephrology news stories related to chronic kidney disease in 2024.
Readers were interested in dialysis center closures, hemodiafiltration, benefits of semaglutide, effects of preeclampsia and environmental conditions on CKD risk 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, according to data from ASN Kidney Week. Read more.
Hemodiafiltration associated with better quality of life than hemodialysis
Adults with chronic kidney disease managed with hemodiafiltration reported less reduction in health-related of quality of life, particularly in cognitive decline, compared with those using hemodialysis. Read more.
Semaglutide slowed progression of CKD, cut cardiovascular events, mortality risk
Use of semaglutide by adults with type 2 diabetes significantly reduced the risk of major kidney disease events, cardiovascular outcomes and all-cause mortality vs. placebo. .
Preeclampsia during pregnancy can accelerate CKD
Patients with chronic kidney disease who have preeclampsia during pregnancy may face higher risk for long-term kidney function decline or end-stage kidney disease. Read more.
Phthalates may be linked with rapid disease progression in adults with CKD
Select contaminants within the phthalate class may be linked to more rapid deterioration in kidney function, researchers from New York University found. Read more.
Higher ambient heat exposure may be tied to faster eGFR decline in adults with CKD
Each additional 30 days with a heat index above 30°C was tied to a 0.6% eGFR drop.
Patients in hotter environments had an annual eGFR loss of 3.7 mL per 1.73 m2. Read more.
Topical cannabis cream reduced itching significantly in adults with CKD-related pruritus
“Various routes of cannabinoid administration can be considered to achieve these effects. However, the transdermal route emerges as a particularly advantageous option owing to the moisturizing properties inherent in the cream base,” researchers wrote. Read more.
Severity of CKD-associated pruritus linked to all-cause mortality, other comorbidities
The severity of chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus may be linked with higher risks of all-cause mortality, hospitalizations, cardiovascular events and infections. Read more.
Patients with CKD have limited success with shared decision-making
A number of decisions mae by physicians regarding care deal with preserving kidney function. But patients face other issues as they reach heightened stages of the disease. Read more.
New prognostic test may help improve hypertension in patients with diabetic kidney disease
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