Kidney Care Community News

Calling himself the “pandemic president,” the 47th president of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons recognized the transplant community for its work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The National Kidney Foundation has launched a nationwide program wherein patients and health care professionals can collaborate with elected officials in advocacy efforts that address the prevention and management of kidney disease.

In an analysis of 4,763 adults in China with normal kidney function at baseline, the presence of high depressive symptoms was associated with a 39% increased risk for rapid decline in kidney function in a 4-year period.

Baxter International Inc. has added a new digital component to its resources for patients on peritoneal dialysis. According to a company press release, the tool assesses clinical data and maps treatment trends during a span of 180 days.

The ESRD Quality Incentive Program, launched nearly a decade ago, has done little to improve the quality of care of patients on dialysis, according to a recently published study.

The American Kidney Fund inducted four new members into the 2021 class of its corporate membership program.

Outset Medical Inc. has joined the health care coalition Moving Health Home, according to a company press release.

A study of individuals who resided in Baltimore suggested those with housing or food insecurity were less likely to achieve health parameters known to reduce the risk for kidney disease.

Fresenius Medical Care North America has initiated use of a cloud-based connected health platform to better manage patients on peritoneal dialysis, according to a press release.

Leaders of DaVita Inc. told investors that improvement in earnings in the first quarter of 2021 reflect a drop in COVID-19-related expenses and mortality among patients treated in their centers, as well as increases in the vaccination rate.