Chronic Kidney Disease
Removing race coefficient from eGFR equation changes CKD stage for 28% of Black patients
When the race coefficient was removed from the eGFR equation, 28.1% of Black patients were reclassified to a more severe chronic kidney disease stage, compared with when the coefficient was included in the equation.
Exercise training program improved physical function among older adults with CKD
A 12-month program of aerobic and resistance training was safe and improved physical function among older adults with chronic kidney disease, according to the results of this study.
Noninvasive biomarker platform for fluid assessment in HF cleared
Bodyport announced its noninvasive biomarker platform, made in the form of a scale, received FDA clearance for measurement of fluid status and heart function in patients requiring fluid management.
VIDEO: ASPC president discusses congress highlights and return to live meetings
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In this Healio video exclusive, the president of American Society for Preventive Cardiology discusses the return to an in-person ASPC Congress on CVD Prevention as well as some highlights from the meeting.
Universal CKD care programs in Taiwan reduced incidence of maintenance dialysis
Implementation of universal chronic kidney disease care programs in Taiwan significantly lowered long-term trends in the incidence of maintenance dialysis.
Study exploring treatment in patients with CKD, gout completes cohorts A, B enrollment
Allena Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced its ALLN-346 Phase 2a Study 202 examining ALLN-346 treatment in patients with gout and advanced chronic kidney disease has completed enrollment for cohorts A and B.
No association between interactive voice response system, improved kidney outcomes
Patients with stage 3 to 5 chronic kidney disease who used an interactive voice response system did not experience significant changes in kidney outcomes compared with patients who received usual care.
Diuretic use, dosing, monitoring varies in US hemodialysis practice
Women less likely to receive CKD diagnostic code, referral, recommended medication
The detection, recognition, monitoring, referrals and management of chronic kidney disease significantly differs between men and women, according to data published in Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Health-related quality of life improved among patients the year after dialysis initiation
In the year preceding dialysis initiation, older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease experienced worse mental and physical health-related quality of life compared with the year after dialysis.