Nephrology News

While the consumption of greater quantities of red meat was associated with a higher incidence of chronic kidney disease, researchers from Iran suggest that making substitutions with other sources of dietary protein may reduce the risk.

While the percentage of children and young people who have severe kidney disease and require renal replacement therapy (RRT) is relatively low (approximately 2%),  the burden of dialysis can have a major impact on a childhood.

A study from the Netherlands indicated higher consumption of salt was associated with accelerated disease progression for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. This effect was not seen with higher protein intake.

A study of graft loss in black and white kidney transplant recipients in the U.S. Military Health System suggested broader implementation of a universal health care model could lessen racial disparities in outcomes after transplant.

Chronic kidney disease was present in more than 20% of patients who died of COVID-19 in Italy, according to researchers who presented data at the virtual ERA-EDTA Congress.

Data collected by the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association since March show 25% of kidney transplant patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in European countries have died.

The prevalence of diabetes was not significantly increased in kidney donors long after donation when compared to healthy patients, according to study findings presented at the American Transplant Congress.

Pre-donation hypertension was associated with a higher risk of uncontrolled post-donation systolic blood pressure among older kidney donors, according to findings presented at the American Transplant Congress.

Spain has had a significant increase in organ transplants since adopting a presumed consent policy 40 years ago, but policy changes have been required to sustain deceased donor levels, according to a speaker.

Patients who reported feelings of regret regarding their decision to initiate dialysis were more likely to have chosen the treatment to “please” others, highlighting the need for robust patient involvement in care discussions.