Nephrology News & Issues Current Issue
The following articles appeared in the print edition of Nephrology News & Issues.
Table of Contents
- How to manage symptoms in patients with ESRD Holly M. Koncicki, MD
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- Awareness and prevention needed to slow progression of CKD Barry H. Smith, MD, PhD
- A Kidney Care FIRST series Allen R. Nissenson, MD
- American Renal Associates finalizes restatement of company financials
- HHS Secretary Azar shows support for $500 million Baxter investment in PD technology
- Revaclear dialyzer recall in second quarter will cost Baxter $20 million
- Centers decline 15 to 17 donor kidney offers before transplant, removal from waitlist or death
- Changes in albuminuria, eGFR may serve as clinical end points in early stage CKD
- Early, frequent nephrology care improves cardiovascular outcomes post-dialysis initiation
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- FDA grants fast track designation to Farxiga for CKD
- Hemodialysis for children with AKI has increased despite high 30-day mortality risk
- Older patients with kidney failure often see dialysis as the only option
- Racial disparities exist in use of palliative care for patients with ESKD
- Survey: Families of patients who died with kidney disease preferred comfort-focused end-of-life care
- It is time to educate primary care physicians on the signs of CKD Mark E. Neumann
- CVS Kidney Care model uses nurse practitioners to track patients, takes ‘home first’ approach
- First patient begins CVS trial with Dean Kamen-designed home dialysis machine
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- Researchers develop ideas for improving access for the artificial kidney
- Trial results positive for AWAK-PD device in Japan
- California Senate passes bill that would restrict dialysis profits
- CMS releases more details on Kidney Care First, other payment models
- Congressional Kidney Caucus co-chair announces House support for $10 million boost for KidneyX
- ESCO demonstration shows reduction in hospitalizations, more dialysis sessions