Kidney Disease
New tool measures pain severity specific to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
The first validated tool has been developed to assess pain and discomfort specific to autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, according to data presented in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Former HHS chief says ‘no turning back’ on value-based care for ESKD
Editor’s note: As part of the focus this month on reimagination of the End-Stage Renal Disease Program, Healio/Nephrology News & Issues interviewed Alex M. Azar II, who served as the HHS Secretary from 2018 to 2021. During that time, the agency launched Advancing American Kidney Health (AAKH), an initiative that set new goals for patient treatment, created KidneyX to help companies develop new products, and launched new demonstrations and care models aimed at increasing home dialysis, transplantation and treating chronic kidney disease at earlier stages.
Guidelines for treating patients with diabetes, CKD updated to improve care
The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes updated the clinical practice guidelines for treating patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease to recommend new practices, according to a press release.
Health care systems do not fully address needs of kidney patients, according to clinicians
A group of kidney disease clinicians in Australia shared a perspective that their health care systems do not sufficiently address the palliative care needs of patients with kidney disease, according to published data.
Top in 2022 policy, politics: Medicare’s aggressive approach to CKD attracts providers
Changes in Medicare’s approach to chronic kidney disease, including the Advancing American Kidney Health initiative and End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choice Model, attracted providers and value-based care groups.
Study: 20% of patients with kidney disease, no Medicare used antiplatelets on dialysis
Researchers found one-fifth of patients with kidney disease who do not have Medicare have used an antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant during hemodialysis, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.
Racial disparities exist among patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Researchers identified racial and ethnic disparities among patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.
Retinal age gap may be a biomarker for ESKD
Each year increase in retinal age gap independently correlated with a 10% increase in the risk of end-stage kidney disease, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Experts, patients propose recommendations to improve clinical care of pediatric CKD
A group of experts, patients and caregivers proposed recommendations to improve clinical care of pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease in a special report published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease.
American Kidney Fund launches Patient Access Initiative
The American Kidney Fund announced the launch of its Patient Access Initiative in a press release. The initiative aims to provide insight and solutions to health care access issues among patients with kidney disease and their caregivers.