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Hemodiafiltration may be associated with better cardiovascular and overall survival vs. high-flux hemodialysis for patients on dialysis, according to a European Renal Association consensus statement.

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance for the VIA360 surgical system, which is designed to deliver viscoelastic fluid during ophthalmic surgeries, according to a press release from New World Medical.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to a Bay Area commercial stage medical technology company for its novel large-bore catheter stroke thrombectomy system.

A computerized clinical decision support tool implemented as a diagnostic stewardship intervention led to an approximate 50% decrease in urine culture testing for patients with a urinary catheter, researchers found.

Healio has compiled a list of the most-read vascular access nephrology news in 2024.

SAN DIEGO — Use of a chlorhexidine foam dressing may reduce exit site infection rates for patients with tunneled hemodialysis catheters when certain protocols are followed, data show.

The delivery of transvascular energy reduced pain and improved quality of life within 7 days among patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a topline data announcement.

SAN DIEGO — Nearly one-third of disparities in vascular access outcomes for Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic white patients with end-stage kidney disease can be tied to pre-dialysis care inequities, data show.

Patient-centered education and tailored support can promote an uptake of home dialysis among self-identified Hispanic or Latino adults receiving in-center dialysis, according to results of a qualitative study.

Most home BP cuffs on the market may not properly fit millions of U.S. adults, many of whom may already be hypertensive, according to data presented at the Hypertension Scientific Sessions and simultaneously published in Hypertension.