Nutrition News

Educating patients with chronic kidney disease as early as possible and reviewing the basics of kidney treatment can improve outcomes, according to a speaker at the virtual Annual Dialysis Conference.

Plant-based diets may be a helpful strategy for patients on dialysis to lower their phosphorous levels, according to a speaker at the virtual Annual Dialysis Conference.

Adults with chronic kidney disease who walked between 7,000 and 12,000 steps a day reported high health-related quality of life, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

An educational intervention focused on eating behavior change improved attitudes toward intuitive eating in a population of women with obesity and chronic kidney disease, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

For up to 5 years following renal replacement therapy, nutritional status at dialysis initiation is associated with long-term survival, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

A newly developed malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome score revealed an association between a high score and increased risks of bone-cardiovascular axis disorders in patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis.

Findings published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition demonstrated the appropriate prescribing method of oral nutrition supplements to patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease.

Healio’s coverage during 2021 demonstrates the influence that climate change and pollution have on health and wellbeing.

A meta-analysis of studies between 2000 and 2020 revealed a “substantially high” percent of patients on hemodialysis do not adhere to diet and fluid restrictions.

Survey results revealed that registered dietitian nutritionists with the board-certified specialist in renal nutrition credential reported the credential to be highly valuable, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.