Dialysis
Lower mortality rates found for patients using hemodiafiltration vs. high-flux dialysis
Results from a study completed in eight European countries showed that patients receiving high-dose hemodiafiltration had lower mortality vs. patients using high-flux dialysis.
CMS proposes 1.6% increase in payment for dialysis facilities
CMS has released a proposed rule that would increase the bundled payment rate for dialysis treatments by 1.6% in 2024 – about half of the increase that clinics received in 2023.
Novel liver dialysis device yields ‘rapid clinical effect’ in patients with liver failure
The Dialive device significantly reduced severity of endotoxemia and improved albumin function in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure and appears safe with careful patient monitoring, according to data in the Journal of Hepatology.
Study: Patients at higher risk for mortality after heart transplantation when placed on dialysis
One-year morality rate and risk for renal failure after receiving a heart transplant were highest in patients on dialysis compared with other groups of patients, according to research presented at the American Transplant Congress.
US Renal Care raises $328 million for innovation, value-based care
U.S. Renal Care announced it has raised $328 million in new capital, which it plans to use for growth and expansion.
Azithromycin correlated with risk of sudden cardiac death among patients on dialysis
Compared with patients on dialysis who received amoxicillin-based treatment, those who received azithromycin treatment were at an increased risk for sudden cardiac death, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.
Outset sets record for delivery of Tablo dialysis machines
Outset Medical, maker of the Tablo hemodialysis machine, reported that the device was added to 30 new hospital sites in the first quarter of 2023, marking the greatest quarterly growth in new sites in 2 years, according to a press release.
VIDEO: Incoming ANNA president discusses importance of National Nurses Month
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — In this interview, incoming American Nephrology Nurses Association president Jennifer E. Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNN, discusses the importance of celebrating National Nurses Month, including for those in nephrology.
More than half of dialysis technicians report burnout
Driven by work exhaustion, 57.5% of dialysis technicians reported burnout and 52.6% reported that they intend on remaining a technician in 3 years, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Education, increasing social support may improve PD uptake among underrepresented groups
AUSTIN, Texas — Patients of underrepresented groups may choose peritoneal dialysis more often as an initial modality if nephrologists prioritize modality education and social support, according to data presented here.