Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.

Higher HbA1c, two-hour plasma glucose linked to significantly increased risk of retinopathy in children without T2D

Findings in adults with no history of kidney disease; adverse outcomes were higher for those aged 18 to 39 years

Beneficial effects seen for 12 weekly sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy and/or pharmacotherapy using stepped approach

Findings show feasibility and acceptability among undocumented immigrants

Risk for death from any cause reduced with hemodiafiltration versus hemodialysis among patients with kidney failure

Findings in cytomegalovirus-seronegative kidney transplant recipients who receive organ from cytomegalovirus-seropositive donors

Replacing carbs with protein and/or replacing sugar with nonsugar carbohydrates could further reduce all-cause mortality risk

One-time CKD screening at age 55 years had incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $86,300 per QALY gained; other options were also cost-effective

Decision-support system improves diagnosis in adult and pediatric kidney transplant populations

Increased risk seen for all-cause and cause-specific rehospitalization, death at 90 and 365 days after discharge