Kidney Care Community News

A speaker at the virtual ASN Kidney Week discussed what she termed the “top five mistakes” clinicians make when prescribing peritoneal dialysis, highlighting that many current approaches do not fully consider patient preferences.

American Society of Nephrology President Anupam Agarwal, MD, FASN, opened ASN Kidney Week by highlighting the resilience and dedication of the kidney community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contending a Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative update acknowledges a lack of evidence on how to achieve optimal access for dialysis, a vascular surgeon recommended a more patient-centered approach accounting for race, sex and age.

The FDA has approved Fresenius Medical Care North America’s Delflex peritoneal dialysis solutions in Biofine, a new bag material that is more efficient and environmentally friendly, according to a press release.

A study of children hospitalized in the United States determined those with chronic kidney disease accrued higher costs and had higher rates of mortality than children with other chronic conditions.

The American Kidney Fund has partnered with Backpack Health, of Konica Minolta, to grant patients access to their medical records through the latter’s mobile- and web-based service.

Through Fresenius Medical Care North America’s recently announced partnership with Livongo Health Inc., patients will now be managed utilizing Livongo’s Whole Person for CKD virtual care-coordination services.

Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes has published a practice guideline for diabetes management in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Below is a listing of some new products and product updates released to the renal community in 2020.

Kidney Week 2020 begins later this month, and after an exhaustive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic that continues globally, this year’s symposium will serve as an opportunity to delve into online learning, virtual platforms and social media.