Infection Control News

Through an analysis of electronic health record data, researchers from Geisinger determined patients with kidney disease are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 vs. patients with other preexisting conditions.

The National Renal Administrators Association sent letters to CMS and the CDC urging the agencies to prioritize issuance of the COVID-19 vaccine to patients with end-stage renal disease and the dialysis clinic staff who provide their care.

A study conducted at a hemodialysis center in Paris suggests implementation of a screening procedure to test for COVID-19 may benefit patients and staff by enabling asymptomatic individuals to be identified and subsequently isolated.

A study of U.S. veterans hospitalized with COVID-19 showed 32% developed AKI, with many not fully recovering kidney function by discharge. Black individuals were at greatest risk for AKI and resulting mortality.

Researchers from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found a machine-learning model performed well in predicting risk for AKI and need for dialysis in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

KidneyX has launched the COVID-19 Kidney Care Challenge, offering a total of $300,000 in prize money.

KidneyX has launched the COVID-19 Kidney Care Challenge, offering a total of $300,000 in prize money.

Improving the treatment of bacterial and viral infections, including those seen during the dialysis process, poses unique challenges to patients and staff, according to a speaker.

Health care providers should try to decrease frequency of infections, which are the leading cause of technique failure, and increase a patient’s odds for successful treatment or return to peritoneal dialysis, according to a speaker.

The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology are asking CMS for detailed information on the outcomes of patients with kidney disease who have contracted COVID-19.