Nephrology News

Arguing that “racism is a root cause of disparities in kidney disease,” a speaker here outlined the ways in which these disparities have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nephrology professionals may not routinely recommend plant-based diets to patients with kidney disease due to concerns over patient acceptance and their ability to follow the diet plan, according to survey results.

The CDC has authorized Fresenius Medical Care North America and DaVita Inc. to serve as distributors of the COVID-19 vaccine to dialysis clinics across the United States, officials reported last week.

A review of randomized controlled trials found aerobic exercise played a role in improving a variety of hemodialysis-related symptoms, including a reduction of up to 40% in depressive symptoms.

Today, the Biden administration announced a partnership with dialysis clinics to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to patients and health care workers.

At the Renal Physicians Association annual meeting, representatives from three companies shared their approach to the changing paradigm of kidney care and emphasized the shift to value-based models that center on the patient.

Physicians who engaged in discussions about the “virtues and challenges” of their specialties and in organizations with wellness-centered leadership experienced decreased burnout and increased fulfilment in work, according to a speaker.

An initial median prednisone dose of 45 mg per day achieved significantly better complete renal response rates at 1 year in patients with new-onset lupus nephritis, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

A smartphone app targeting specific “self-care behaviors,” primarily medication management, increased patient engagement and reduced medication discrepancies for patients with chronic kidney disease.

About half of the first-year positions that were offered in the 2021 Main Residency Match were in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics, and most of these positions have been filled, according to the National Resident Matching Program.