Chronic Kidney Disease
VIDEO: Partnering for Quality Care series on CKD accessed by more than 8,000 users
FORT WORTH, Texas— In this video from the American Nephrology Nurses Association Annual Symposium, Lesley C. Dinwiddie, MSN, RN, FNP, CNN, provides details on the Partnering for Quality Care educational series offered for nurses.
Military Health System reveals fewer than 3% of members had CKD in 2015
In a cohort of more than 3.3 million patients in the Military Health System, 2.9% were diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.
Black Americans with CKD identify barriers to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet
According to this study, Black Americans with chronic kidney disease perceive the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet as a healthy and culturally compatible diet that includes challenges.
More severe CKD increases risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes with type 2 diabetes
SAN DIEGO — Adults with type 2 diabetes hospitalized with COVID-19 are more likely to be admitted to the ICU, require mechanical ventilation or die if they have more advanced chronic kidney disease, according to a speaker.
FDA accepts, grants priority review of new treatment for IgA nephropathy
Travere Therapeutics Inc. announced the FDA has accepted and granted priority review of its new drug application under subpart H for accelerated approval of sparsentan for treatment of IgA nephropathy.
Patients on peritoneal dialysis likely to benefit from exercise, physical activity
Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis report few adverse events from exercise or physical activity interventions and are likely to benefit from these, according to data published in Peritoneal Dialysis International.
Mental illness is commonly reported among adults with CKD
Mental illness is common among adults with chronic kidney disease in the United States, according to data published in Kidney International Reports.
Georgia legislature enacts protections for living organ donors
The American Kidney Fund announced its support for the passing of The Giving the Gift of Life Act, which protects living organ donors in the state of Georgia.
Dietary amino acid patterns correlate with CKD incidence
Dietary amino acid patterns correlate with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease, according to data published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition.
Anemia increases burden for patients with CKD, caregivers
Patients with chronic kidney disease and their care partners report a considerable burden, especially when the patients also have anemia, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.