Nephrology News

Recently published research found major CVD events — including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease and stroke — were associated with the development of ESRD. Heart failure was the strongest predictor of ESRD.

Compared with “never drinkers,” participants who consumed moderate amounts of alcohol had a lower risk for developing chronic kidney disease, according to published results.

Recently published research found that, for kidney transplant recipients, adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with a lower risk of kidney function decline and graft failure.

In keeping with the executive order Advancing American Kidney Health, HHS has released a proposed rule intended to reduce financial barriers to living organ donation by expanding reimbursable expenses for kidney donors.

Recently published research indicates patients who are either uninsured or who receive Medicaid — referred to as being “safety-net reliant” — disproportionately receive hemodialysis at non-profit or independently owned facilities. According to Kevin F. Erickson, MD, MS, of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, this is concerning because it means these patients are “particularly reliant on a group of providers that continue to decline in market share.”

A quality improvement intervention — integrated into BlueCross BlueShield’s CareFirst patient-centered medical home model — provided benefits to patients with advanced CKD, including decreased hospitalizations and reduced medical costs.

Published research found acute kidney injury occurred frequently after the initiation of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for patients with cancer.

A recently published study found primary care physicians prescribed nephrotoxic medications to children with chronic kidney disease at a rate four-times greater than they did to those without the disease.

Recently published findings suggest coffee consumption may provide a beneficial effect on kidney function, thereby reducing the risk for developing chronic kidney disease.

Under the leadership of President Peter McCullough, MD, The Cardio Renal Society of America’s mission is to prevent and manage three potentially chronic conditions that often coexist: kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.