End-Stage Renal Disease
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Pain coping skills training demonstrated benefits for patients on maintenance hemodialysis in a randomized clinical trial. Hemodialysis patients reporting shorter sleep or problems sleeping had a higher mortality risk in an observational study. The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) will create a Centers of Excellence in Home Dialysis pilot program. Sarah Tolson reviews how changes to reimbursement for phosphate binders have affected dialysis programs. What were the effects of moving calcimimetics from the TDAPA to an increased bundled payment? Is coprescription of gabapentinoids with other psychoactive medications associated with altered mental status and falls? A study compared CV risks and fracture prevention benefits of denosumab versus oral bisphosphonates in patients on dialysis. Research examined the role of serum phosphate in CKD-associated pruritus and the efficacy of treatment with difelikefalin. A review compared the efficacy and safety of incremental peritoneal dialysis with standard full-dose peritoneal dialysis. The American Kidney Fund is providing emergency financial aid to patients impacted by the California wildfires. A study identified modifiable dialysis-related factors associated with fatigue and dialysis recovery time. Sarah Tolson shares what billing departments of dialysis programs need to know about the CMS final rule for the ESRD PPS. A study examined the impact of hemodiafiltration versus hemodialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease. The FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to a device to treat chronic systemic inflammation in hemodialysis patients. Baxter International has resumed all peritoneal dialysis solutions manufacturing lines at its hurricane-damaged NC facility. A study documented findings on vitamin D and metabolic bone disease in children requiring prolonged CKRT. A study compared hazard of progression to ESRD in patients with severe CKD who had partial or radical nephrectomy. How did older adults with kidney failure fare with dialysis compared to medical management? CMS issued a final rule on the ESRD Prospective Payment System, which will raise payment rates and cover oral-only drugs. Dietitian Jessica Strawn offers tips on how to prevent dialysis patient hospitalizations during the holidays.