Kidney Replacement Therapy
Kidney transplant access increased for non-citizens in three states after policy change
Access to kidney transplants increased for undocumented immigrants in Illinois, Minnesota and Massachusetts following state policy changes from 2013 to 2023, data show.
Revisit AKI news and research published in 2024
Healio has compiled a list of the most-read AKI-related nephrology news stories in 2024.
Pharmacist-led CKD management has mixed economic, clinical results
Pharmacist-led interventions for managing chronic kidney disease were associated with positive health results but had mixed economic, clinical and patient satisfaction outcomes, according to results of a meta-analysis.
Vascular access disparities for Hispanic adults with ESKD tied to pre-dialysis care gaps
SAN DIEGO — Nearly one-third of disparities in vascular access outcomes for Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic white patients with end-stage kidney disease can be tied to pre-dialysis care inequities, data show.
Educational intervention improved dialysis decision-making in veterans with advanced CKD
SAN DIEGO — An educational intervention improved dialysis decision-making in veterans with advanced chronic kidney disease, according to data presented at Kidney Week.
Oxiris membranes offer no advantage vs. standard membranes for hemodynamic stability
SAN DIEGO — Oxiris membranes may offer no clinical advantage vs. standard membranes to maintain hemodynamic stability in patients with septic shock who need continuous kidney replacement therapy, data presented at ASN Kidney Week show.
Adults with CKD may not reach BP needed to reduce cardiorenal complication risk
Reaching an appropriate blood pressure target is key to lowering risks for cardiorenal complications, but many patients with chronic kidney disease may be unable to do so, prospective study data show.
SGLT2 inhibitors may delay kidney complications better than other anti-diabetes agents
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 were more effective than dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors and sulfonylurea kidney complications .
Assessment tool can help clinicians create a home-first culture
For some patients, home therapies are preferable to in-center dialysis treatment. This option has been associated with improved patient outcomes and increased overall quality of life for many patients with end-stage kidney disease.
Patients with antibody-associated vasculitis can recover kidney function
An early diagnosis of antibody-associated vasculitis may be important to long-term kidney function, study data show, as even mild forms of kidney involvement can affect prognosis.