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February 29, 2024
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Researchers develop a long-term survival model for patients on dialysis

Researchers develop a long-term survival model for patients on dialysis

Researchers have designed a clinical prediction model to determine short-term mortality and long-term survival among patients on hemodialysis.

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February 28, 2024
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Study shows shift in use of telehealth for patients on hemodialysis post COVID-19

Study shows shift in use of telehealth for patients on hemodialysis post COVID-19

Some U.S. nephrologists continued to use telehealth during the pandemic despite the decreasing link between COVID-19 incidence and telehealth usage over time, according to a published study.

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February 27, 2024
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Remote patient monitoring with automated peritoneal dialysis linked to lower mortality

Remote patient monitoring with automated peritoneal dialysis linked to lower mortality

Use of remote patient monitoring programs in adults on automated peritoneal dialysis may be connected to better survival of the technique and lower mortality rates, according to a recently published study.

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February 20, 2024
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Study: Peritoneal dialysis largely underused, often recommended based on limiting factors

Study: Peritoneal dialysis largely underused, often recommended based on limiting factors

Peritoneal dialysis is largely underused on a global scale, according to a scenario-based survey that explored the preconceptions of kidney care physicians as a barrier to access.

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February 14, 2024
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Structured exercise may help improve activity in older adults awaiting kidney transplant

Structured exercise may help improve activity in older adults awaiting kidney transplant

Certain facilitators may allow older patients to activity while awaiting a kidney transplant, despite patients and care partners reporting barriers to pretransplant exercise, data show.

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February 08, 2024
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FDA clears Fresenius Medical Care high-volume hemodiafiltration system for US trials

FDA clears Fresenius Medical Care high-volume hemodiafiltration system for US trials

Fresenius Medical Care has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 5008X Hemodialysis System, allowing for the start of U.S.-based clinical trials, according to a press release.

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February 07, 2024
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Hemodialysis before kidney transplant increases risk for AF vs. peritoneal dialysis

Hemodialysis before kidney transplant increases risk for AF vs. peritoneal dialysis

Patients who receive hemodialysis vs. peritoneal dialysis before kidney transplantation may be at higher risk for developing atrial fibrillation after the transplant, a study found.

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February 05, 2024
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KDIGO consensus report offers guidance on managing patients with a failing allograft

KDIGO consensus report offers guidance on managing patients with a failing allograft

Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes has released a series of recommendations for the transplant team on how to manage patients with a failing kidney allograft.

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January 30, 2024
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Aldosterone inhibitor BI 690517 reduced albuminuria when combined with SGLT2 inhibitor

Aldosterone inhibitor BI 690517 reduced albuminuria when combined with SGLT2 inhibitor

An experimental drug that inhibits aldosterone production reduced albuminuria in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to phase 2 study results published in The Lancet.

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January 26, 2024
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Unhealthy plant-based diet associated with higher risk of death in patients with CKD

Unhealthy plant-based diet associated with higher risk of death in patients with CKD

Patients with chronic kidney disease who followed a healthy or overall plant-based diet had a lower risk for all-cause mortality than those who followed an unhealthy plant-based diet, according to recently published data.

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