Nephrology News

Results of a prospective, observational study showed that patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes experienced frequent hypoglycemic episodes, many of which were deemed prolonged and severe.

Although study results showed severe obstructive sleep apnea was associated with increased risk for incident chronic kidney disease, the risk was attenuated and no longer statistically significant after adjusting for obesity.

A study conducted in France found adverse drug reactions were common in patients with chronic kidney disease, most notably due antithrombotic agents, but researchers suggested many of these reactions may be preventable.

For patients with type 2 diabetes or the APOL1-HR genotype, a machine learning test integrating biomarkers and electronic health record data demonstrated improved prediction of kidney failure compared with commonly used clinical models.

Patients on peritoneal dialysis who received daily probiotic supplementation saw improvements in measures related to malnutrition and health-related quality of life, according to results of a randomized controlled trial conducted in China.

A study conducted in Pennsylvania revealed that many adults with chronic kidney disease utilized medical health care professionals other than nephrologists for related treatment and advice.

In a study of patients with hypertension, declining kidney function was associated with risk for incident dementia and cognitive impairment.

An exercise therapy program initiated shortly after kidney transplantation led to improved measures of physical performance without adversely impacting patients’ kidney function, according to results of a study from Japan.

In a published report, researchers described the characteristics of patients who received in-center hemodialysis before hospitalization for COVID-19, assessing in-hospital mortality and outcomes after mechanical ventilation was required.

Patients who developed kidney failure due to AKI had a higher risk for mortality than those who developed the condition from diabetes or other causes, according to study results.