Chronic Kidney Disease News

A recently published study looking at the use of peritoneal dialysis around the world found that countries with higher rates of kidney transplantation also had patients with the shortest time on PD.

Among patients with kidney failure, poor oral health is independently associated with increased risks of peritonitis and death, according to the results of this study.

A 12-month program of aerobic and resistance training was safe and improved physical function among older adults with chronic kidney disease, according to the results of this study.

Bodyport announced its noninvasive biomarker platform, made in the form of a scale, received FDA clearance for measurement of fluid status and heart function in patients requiring fluid management.

Aldosterone is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression and the development of end-stage kidney disease, according to data published in the European Heart Journal.

Allena Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced its ALLN-346 Phase 2a Study 202 examining ALLN-346 treatment in patients with gout and advanced chronic kidney disease has completed enrollment for cohorts A and B.

Patients with stage 3 to 5 chronic kidney disease who used an interactive voice response system did not experience significant changes in kidney outcomes compared with patients who received usual care.

According to published data, diuretic use, dosing and monitoring varies in United States hemodialysis practice.

The detection, recognition, monitoring, referrals and management of chronic kidney disease significantly differs between men and women, according to data published in Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

In the year preceding dialysis initiation, older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease experienced worse mental and physical health-related quality of life compared with the year after dialysis.