Acute Kidney Disease

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which struck the Caribbean in September 2017, the American Society of Nephrology was asked to provide logistical support to kidney care providers and patients with kidney diseases.

Adults with early kidney disease who live in unemployed or lower-skilled households may have higher mortality rates compared with those in professional households, according to published data.

Measuring baseline and post-acute kidney function is key in evaluating the risk of adverse outcomes in patients requiring dialysis, according to a nationwide cohort study.