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November 30, 2020
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ESRD mortality risk differs between races in mainland US vs Hawaii, Pacific Islands

ESRD mortality risk differs between races in mainland US vs Hawaii, Pacific Islands

Findings presented at the virtual ASN Kidney Week showed that, for those with end-stage renal disease, mortality risk differed between white patients and patients who are Asian or Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander.

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November 19, 2020
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Patient preference may play bigger role in phosphorous control vs ‘healthy’ food access

Patient preference may play bigger role in phosphorous control vs ‘healthy’ food access

A study of patients who received dialysis at centers across the United States revealed no link between neighborhood food environment – including access to “healthy foods” and socioeconomic status – and hyperphosphatemia.

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November 17, 2020
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US data report: Higher mortality rate seen for patients with vs without CKD

US data report: Higher mortality rate seen for patients with vs without CKD

The mortality rate among patients with chronic kidney disease who are not on dialysis is more than twice that of people without CKD, according to the latest annual report of the United States Renal Data System.

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November 13, 2020
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Study: Faster kidney function decline in Black, Hispanic patients doubles ESKD risk

Study: Faster kidney function decline in Black, Hispanic patients doubles ESKD risk

Study findings suggest Black and Hispanic patients are at greater risk for developing kidney failure due to faster decline in kidney function following chronic kidney disease onset vs. white patients.

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August 20, 2020
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Chronic kidney disease confers worse outcomes in transcatheter mitral valve repair

Chronic kidney disease confers worse outcomes in transcatheter mitral valve repair

In transcatheter mitral valve repair, patients with chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease experienced worse outcomes and more 30-day readmission compared with patients without chronic kidney disease, researchers reported.

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August 07, 2020
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Blue Shield, Cricket Health launch kidney care coordination program

Blue Shield, Cricket Health launch kidney care coordination program

Blue Shield of California has partnered with Cricket Health to develop a “personalized and comprehensive care coordination program” for its members with late-stage chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease.

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June 23, 2020
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CMS data show high hospitalization rate among patients with ESKD and COVID-19

CMS data show high hospitalization rate among patients with ESKD and COVID-19

CMS has released preliminary Medicare claims data that show patients with end-stage renal disease who are diagnosed with COVID-19 had the highest rate of hospitalization among all Medicare beneficiaries.

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April 21, 2020
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Speaker sees variability in results between ESKD quality measurement tools

Speaker sees variability in results between ESKD quality measurement tools

Focusing on important quality measures, providing advocacy and asking questions are important to understand the quality of care in dialysis centers, according to a speaker at the virtual National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.

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March 03, 2020
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Plasma exchange fails to reduce death, end-stage kidney disease in ANCA-associated vasculitis

Plasma exchange fails to reduce death, end-stage kidney disease in ANCA-associated vasculitis

Plasma exchange did not reduce the incidence of death or end-stage kidney disease among patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis, according to data published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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November 19, 2019
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Higher dietary protein intake linked to increased mortality, ESRD risk for patients with CKD

Higher dietary protein intake linked to increased mortality, ESRD risk for patients with CKD

WASHINGTON — Data presented at ASN Kidney Week suggested higher dietary protein intake is associated with increased risk for all-cause mortality and ESRD in patients with chronic kidney disease, with researchers also observing a decline in dietary protein intake with progressive loss of kidney function.

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