Dialysis

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.

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.

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.

AUSTIN, Texas —The AquaBplus double-stage water purification system by Fresenius Medical Care uses reverse osmosis to yield lower colony count in dialysis water, according to a poster presented here.

The American Kidney Fund has commended Kentucky for enacting H.B. 345, a law that expands Medigap access to some patients who are younger than 65 years, according to the press release.

AUSTIN, Texas — Patients on dialysis face a host of issues that may lead to long-term depression and jeopardize their chances of getting a transplant, a speaker said here.

AUSTIN, Texas — Patients on dialysis who are hyporesponsive to anemia treatment will likely experience more red blood cell transfusions, according to data presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.

AUSTIN, Texas — Before receiving the Dr. J Michael Lazarus Distinguished Award, Rajnish Mehrotra, MD, MS, presented ways to improve a patient’s lived experience while using dialysis.

AUSTIN, Texas — In this video, Ladan Golestaneh, MD, MS, discusses potentially modifiable risks among patients on dialysis identified in a mentorship program.

Despite complaints by some dialysis providers that Medicare payments for treatments are “woefully inadequate,” a Congressional advisory panel concluded that no additional increase beyond current recommendations is needed for 2024.