Chronic Kidney Disease

Lithium use among older adults was associated with increased risk for renal decline, according to results of a population-based cohort study published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Glucose management remains important for adults with diabetes and advanced chronic kidney disease as a strategy to prevent or delay progression to dialysis, prevent cardiovascular events and improve quality of life, according to a speaker.

Although previous studies have indicated that intrauterine growth restriction increases risk for future kidney failure, an analysis conducted in Norway shows the condition is strongly associated with chronic kidney disease.

In transcatheter mitral valve repair, patients with chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease experienced worse outcomes and more 30-day readmission compared with patients without chronic kidney disease, researchers reported.

Sacubitril/valsartan was superior to valsartan alone for reduction of renal events in patients with HF and preserved ejection fraction and chronic kidney disease, researchers reported.

Vitamin K supplementation showed no effect on vascular stiffness or other markers of vascular health in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to a randomized controlled trial.

For patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, differences in health-related quality of life — including depressive symptoms and physical function — were associated with variations in time to wait-list for kidney transplantation.

There are many ways to quantify the burden of chronic kidney disease.

Researchers from the University of Michigan have identified several medical conditions that may increase the likelihood of adults with cerebral palsy developing advanced chronic kidney disease.

Blue Shield of California has partnered with Cricket Health to develop a “personalized and comprehensive care coordination program” for its members with late-stage chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease.