End-Stage Renal Disease
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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. Silvi Shah will receive the 2024 Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Research Goes Red Award from the American Heart Association. The FDA gave 510(k) clearance for use of the Quanta Dialysis System for hemodialysis in the home setting. Dietitian Jessica Strawn shares suggestions for helping patients on dialysis choose protein supplement sources. Fresenius Medical Care plans to increase production of PD and IV solutions to prevent shortages due to Hurricane Helene. Can GLIM diagnose overnutrition and overnutrition in hemodialysis patients, and how does it compare with SGA? A team studied the effects of remote monitoring on mortality and complications in patients on automated peritoneal dialysis. Dr. Michael Aragon of Outset Medical discusses the transition of patients from peritoneal dialysis to home hemodialysis. A bipartisan bill was introduced in the US Senate to ensure ESRD patients can access kidney care through private insurance. Predictive models for near-term mortality and long-term survival on maintenance hemodialysis are needed. The End Kidney Deaths Act would provide tax credits to living donors who give kidneys to patients waitlisted the longest. Researchers examined data of patients starting kidney replacement therapy for ESRD due to primary glomerular disease. Researchers examined how work system design might contribute to infection prevention efforts in outpatient dialysis centers. Diality's Moda-flx flexible hemodialysis system has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration. Including oral-only medications in a prospective payment model could pose challenges for dialysis providers and patients. A study examined whether clinicians' preconceptions were a barrier to peritoneal dialysis utilization. Researchers examined how cardiovascular health status differs between men and women with kidney failure.