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During Nephrology Nurses Week, DaVita Kidney Care names new chief nursing officer
DaVita Kidney Care has named Tina Livaudais as its new chief nursing officer; the announcement comes during Nephrology Nurses Week, a week designated by the American Nephrology Nurses Association to recognize members of the profession.
Natera launches improved donor-derived cell-free DNA test for kidney graft rejection
Natera Inc. has launched the latest version of its test for allograft rejection following kidney transplantation, which now provides the quantity of donor-derived cell-free DNA in addition to the donor-derived cell-free DNA fraction alone.
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High caseloads in dialysis impact social determinants of health
Growing literature on social determinants of health suggests the critical importance of these social and psychological barriers to outcomes for people with kidney failure.
ASN Kidney Week will be all virtual due to concerns about COVID-19 delta variant
The American Society of Nephrology announced on Sept. 15 that it would transition ASN Kidney Week 2021 from a hybrid meeting to an all-virtual format.
Patients with COVID-19 develop new, worsening overactive bladder symptoms
Patients with COVID-19 reported experiencing severe genitourinary symptoms during infection, and new or worsening overactive bladder symptoms after recovery, according to recent findings from two studies.
Families lack understanding of how patients on dialysis wish to approach end-of-life care
Families of patients undergoing dialysis demonstrated an incomplete understanding of how their relative with kidney failure would choose to approach end-of-life care, study results indicated.
Partnership between HHS, ASN has power to ‘dramatically change’ kidney care
KidneyX, a public-private partnership forged by HHS and the American Society of Nephrology, is uniquely poised to spur change in kidney care, Rachel L. Levine, MD, said.
KidneyX celebrates artificial kidney innovation, maintains focus on health equity
The 2021 KidneyX Summit – held virtually again this year – serves as a celebration of innovation in kidney failure treatments, while also presenting attendees with an opportunity to recommit to health equity, according to a speaker.
Fresenius reports 80% of its patients on home dialysis utilize connected health platform
Fresenius Medical North America reports growth in the number of patients on home hemodialysis who utilize the company’s connected health platform, with adoption increasing more than 44% in the past year, according to a press release.
Fluctuating nature of mobility limitations causes distress for patients on dialysis
Findings from a study that assessed mobility in patients on hemodialysis found related limitations, frequently severe, presented emotional challenges that were amplified by the varying nature of the condition.