Kidney Disease
Higher adjusted AKI rate with inflammatory bowel disease vs. collagen vascular diseases
The frequency and risk of AKI in patients hospitalized with inflammatory bowel disease is higher compared with admissions with collagen vascular diseases and from the general population, a recently published study shows.
Improving Quality of Gout Management in Primary Care
Survey shows expanded role, higher salaries for advanced practice providers
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease has grown over time. Data from the CDC have shown an increase in prevalence from 12.9% from 2001 to 2004 to 13.9% from 2017 to 2020 in the United States.
Dialysis Patient Citizens announces kidney training course for community health workers
Dialysis Patient Citizens has announced a novel kidney disease training curriculum for community health workers, according to a press release.
Study: Patients with CKD, kidney transplant should have ongoing telehealth access
Patients with chronic kidney disease or transplant should have ongoing access to telehealth to help manage care, according to results of a qualitative meta-analysis.
Study: Episodic, other cognitive functions normalized after kidney transplant
Episodic and verbal declarative memory normalized in adults on in-center hemodialysis after receiving a kidney transplant, according to study results. Other cognitive impairments also showed improvement.
Matrix metalloproteinase 2 may be associated with CKD progression
Matrix metalloproteinase 2 may be associated with the progression of chronic kidney disease, especially in patients with low inflammation or with proteinuria, data show.
Pediatric renal dietitians, nephrologists consent on fiber intake for youth with CKD
Eating a variety of natural fiber-rich foods and avoiding fiber with phosphate additives may help youth with chronic kidney disease to meet adequate dietary fiber intake.
‘Distressing’ data show LGBTQ+ cancer survivors at higher risk for chronic health issues
Cancer survivors who identify as LGBTQ+ had increased risk for numerous chronic health issues compared with non-LGBTQ+ survivors, results from a survey study showed.
‘A giant in the metabolic and hypertension field’: A tribute to George L. Bakris, MD
Hypertension expert and longtime editorial board member for Healio | Cardiology and Healio | Endocrinology George L. Bakris, MD, died June 15, 2024, at the age of 72.