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September 11, 2024
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Study: Dialysis offers small survival advantage vs. supportive care for patients with ESKD

Study: Dialysis offers small survival advantage vs. supportive care for patients with ESKD

Older adults with end-stage kidney disease had “modest gains” in life expectancy by starting on dialysis vs. choosing continuing medical management but spent less time at home, results from study show.

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September 10, 2024
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Researchers validate clinical scale for early catheter infection detection in hemodialysis

Researchers validate clinical scale for early catheter infection detection in hemodialysis

A clinical scale was validated for early detection of infections at the exit site of central venous catheters for hemodialysis in patients with kidney disease, according to a study.

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September 09, 2024
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National Kidney Foundation launches patient-tailored learning tool for people with CKD

National Kidney Foundation launches patient-tailored learning tool for people with CKD

The National Kidney Foundation launched a new interactive portal that lets patients with chronic kidney disease learn more about their condition, according to a press release.

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September 09, 2024
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Real-world data confirm benefits of ravulizumab for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Real-world data confirm benefits of ravulizumab for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Adults and children with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome who switched from eculizumab to ravulizumab had stable renal function and hematologic values with similar safety seen in clinical trials, according to data from a registry study.

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September 06, 2024
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Phosphate control, fistula rate lowered mortality in U.S. patients on hemodialysis

Phosphate control, fistula rate lowered mortality in U.S. patients on hemodialysis

During a 20-year period, patients with end-stage kidney disease treated with hemodialysis saw a reduction in mortality worldwide, study results show. The biggest gain in survival was among patients the United States.

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September 03, 2024
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Hemodiafiltration associated with better quality of life than hemodialysis

Hemodiafiltration associated with better quality of life than hemodialysis

Adults with chronic kidney disease managed with hemodiafiltration reported less drop in health-related of quality of life, particularly in cognitive decline, compared with those using hemodialysis, according to data from the CONVINCE trial.

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September 03, 2024
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DaVita revenue up in second quarter, but high patient mortality lingers post COVID-19

DaVita revenue up in second quarter, but high patient mortality lingers post COVID-19

DaVita Inc. recently reported positive second-quarter results for its dialysis business, but company officials remain perplexed about continued high mortality at its clinics.

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August 29, 2024
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Women on hemodialysis may have more headaches, dry skin than men

Women on hemodialysis may have more headaches, dry skin than men

Women on in-center hemodialysis generally may experience more headaches and other symptoms than men, according to results of a published cluster study.

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August 16, 2024
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Symptoms like nausea, fatigue may be more common with severe CKD, in certain patients

Symptoms like nausea, fatigue may be more common with severe CKD, in certain patients

Symptoms like poor appetite, nausea and stress may be more common with severe chronic kidney disease and reduce quality of life in patients not on dialysis, data show.

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August 15, 2024
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Legislators introduce bill to offer tax benefits to non-directed kidney donors

Legislators introduce bill to offer tax benefits to non-directed kidney donors

Legislators have introduced a bill that would provide up to $50,000 in tax benefits over 5 years to an individual who donates a non-directed kidney.

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