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August 09, 2024
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Phase 3 results for pegcetacoplan show reduced proteinuria, stabilized eGFR vs. placebo

Phase 3 results for pegcetacoplan show reduced proteinuria, stabilized eGFR vs. placebo

Sobi and Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced results from the phase 3 Valiant study showing the drug pegcetacoplan reduced proteinuria and stabilized eGFR compared to placebo in patients with glomerulopathy or glomerulonephritis.

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August 07, 2024
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Study: Many US dialysis providers may have limited knowledge about dementia care

Study: Many US dialysis providers may have limited knowledge about dementia care

Many dialysis care providers in the United States may have limited knowledge about dementia, according to a web-based survey.

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August 06, 2024
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Nutritional risk may be linked to infection-, not cardiovascular-related, hospitalizations

Nutritional risk may be linked to infection-, not cardiovascular-related, hospitalizations

Higher nutritional risk may be associated with infection-related hospitalization but not cardiovascular disease-related hospitalization in patients on dialysis, according to results of a prospective study.

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August 06, 2024
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Diality receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Moda-flx hemodialysis system

Diality receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Moda-flx hemodialysis system

Diality has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Moda-flx Hemodialysis System for acute and/or chronic renal failure, according to a press release.

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August 02, 2024
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Patients with diabetes at time of kidney allograft loss may have lower survival

Patients with diabetes at time of kidney allograft loss may have lower survival

Patients who have diabetes at the time of kidney allograft loss may have a lower chance of survival compared without, according to .

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August 02, 2024
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Survey: Noise, setup time and mobility among key issues when using automated PD

Survey: Noise, setup time and mobility among key issues when using automated PD

A survey among patients and home dialysis nurses indicated that noise levels and setup time were key issues when using automated peritoneal dialysis machines.

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July 31, 2024
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Study: Urine albumin-creatinine ratio linked to hyperkalemia in patients with CKD

Study: Urine albumin-creatinine ratio linked to hyperkalemia in patients with CKD

Hyperkalemia may be considered a common occurrence in patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly in those with heart failure or diabetes, published data show.

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July 29, 2024
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Transplants for school-aged children increase during summer vs. non-summer break weeks

Transplants for school-aged children increase during summer vs. non-summer break weeks

Kidney transplants in school-aged children increased during the summer break compared with non-summer break weeks, according to published data.

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July 26, 2024
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Slowing diabetic kidney disease progression may cut health costs for veterans

Slowing diabetic kidney disease progression may cut health costs for veterans

Slowing the progression to advanced diabetic kidney disease could lower the economic impact of the condition and help health care systems optimize resources, recently published data show.

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July 24, 2024
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DaVita reaches settlement with government on whistleblower charges about alleged kickbacks

DaVita reaches settlement with government on whistleblower charges about alleged kickbacks

DaVita Inc. has agreed to pay more than $34 million to settle allegations brought by a former employee that it paid kickbacks to competitors and physicians in exchange for directing business to its patient care and pharmacy businesses.

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