Chronic Kidney Disease
Diet high in vegetables and fruit may help prevent CKD
In a published study, researchers suggested a diet high in vegetables and fruit could serve as a modifiable factor to help reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease.
Person-centered approach, infrastructural changes to health system needed for patients who forgo dialysis
In a published study, nephrologists identified two primary requirements for providing successful conservative care to patients with advanced chronic kidney disease. These included a greater focus on the individual patient and the broader creation of a health care system that supports this choice.
Anemia linked to adverse outcomes, including increased dialysis risk, for patients with kidney disease
Researchers from Denmark found the presence of anemia was associated with an increased risk for incident dialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease. In addition, for these patients and those already on dialysis, anemia increased risks for hospitalization, mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events.
Patients need more information, support to better self-manage CKD
In a published study, patients with chronic kidney disease identified three major themes regarding what might enhance their self-management capabilities. These included greater disease-related knowledge, improved information-sharing abilities and strong support networks.
Collaboration in CKD care model helps reduce episodes of ‘crash’ dialysis
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Preliminary results from a pilot study presented here showed that educating patients with advanced chronic kidney disease about the upcoming signs of kidney failure can slow its progression and help reduce the risk of “crash” dialysis.
Prescription opioid use linked to higher mortality risk for patients with reduced kidney function
While prescription opioid use was associated with increased mortality and hospitalization risks for all patients regardless of kidney function, researchers found the risk for death was highest among those with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease.
Preparation method developed to lower potassium in potatoes for patients with CKD
A Kidney Care FIRST series
As one of the costliest and physically devastating health epidemics facing our nation today, chronic kidney disease affects more than 30 million Americans, largely due to skyrocketing comorbidities like diabetes, obesity and hypertension. In addition, more than 726,000 Americans live with ESRD — a diagnosis that increases by more than 124,000 individuals every year.
It is time to educate primary care physicians on the signs of CKD
Results of a newly released study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers and others show why HHS Secretary Alex M. Azar II’s goal of reducing the cases of ESKD by 25% during the next 10 years may be difficult.
Healthy dietary pattern may reduce CKD risk by 30%
A recently published study found adherence to a healthy dietary pattern was associated with a lower incidence of both chronic kidney disease and albuminuria.