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March 12, 2021
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Monogram Health expands home kidney program for Cigna Medicare Advantage members

Monogram Health expands home kidney program for Cigna Medicare Advantage members

Monogram Health, a company focused on providing management services for patients with kidney disease, has expanded access to its in-home kidney care management program, allowing for more Cigna Medicare Advantage members to join it.

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February 18, 2021
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Family history of ESKD shows no impact on long-term outcomes for African American donors

Family history of ESKD shows no impact on long-term outcomes for African American donors

Having a first-degree relative with a history of end-stage kidney disease did not appear to increase the risk for long-term kidney function decline or hypertension in African American kidney donors, according to study results.

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January 11, 2021
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Diet therapy for phosphate management shows promise for patients with ESKD

A meta-analysis of clinical trials suggested that diet therapy focused on lowering serum phosphate levels may be safe and effective for patients on hemodialysis, but researchers emphasized that further investigation is required.

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December 29, 2020
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Cara Therapeutics submits NDA for injectable pruritus treatment

Cara Therapeutics submits NDA for injectable pruritus treatment

Cara Therapeutics has submitted a new drug application to the FDA for its injectable form of difelikefalin, a medication designed to treat moderate-to-severe pruritus in patients on hemodialysis.

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December 29, 2020
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Patients with kidney failure express interest, show proficiency in mobile health

Patients with kidney failure express interest, show proficiency in mobile health

A majority of patients with kidney failure were deemed ready for increased utilization of mobile health based on reported availability of necessary devices, as well as proficiency and interest in the technology.

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December 18, 2020
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Deviations in potassium levels may better predict hospitalizations, mortality in ESKD

Deviations in potassium levels may better predict hospitalizations, mortality in ESKD

A study of patients on hemodialysis found potassium levels that deviate outside of the target range may be a more accurate predictor of hyperkalemic events than a single measurement or time-averaged values.

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December 14, 2020
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Top in cardiology: Complications of COVID-19, CV benefits of statin use

Top in cardiology: Complications of COVID-19, CV benefits of statin use

New research highlights a broad range of heart, lung and kidney complications in patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

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December 07, 2020
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EHR data show kidney disease is strongest risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalizations

EHR data show kidney disease is strongest risk factor for COVID-19 hospitalizations

Through an analysis of electronic health record data, researchers from Geisinger determined patients with kidney disease are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 vs. patients with other preexisting conditions.

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December 04, 2020
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ACOs reduce costs for patients with ESKD

ACOs reduce costs for patients with ESKD

Accountable care organizations generated modest savings in the care of Medicare beneficiaries undergoing dialysis when patients received routine care from primary care physicians.

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December 02, 2020
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Administrators: Patients with ESKD, care givers should be priority for COVID-19 vaccine

Administrators: Patients with ESKD, care givers should be priority for COVID-19 vaccine

The National Renal Administrators Association sent letters to CMS and the CDC urging the agencies to prioritize issuance of the COVID-19 vaccine to patients with end-stage renal disease and the dialysis clinic staff who provide their care.

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