Tag: Kidney Problems: Misc.
Maintaining Work During Dialysis Tied to Higher Survival
Employment rates low among patients initiating dialysis
Restricting Blood Transfusions OK in Cardiac Surgery
Restrictive approach does not increase risk for acute kidney injury in high-risk patients
ADA: Dulaglutide Tied to Decline in Cardiovascular Events in T2DM
Second study shows reduction in renal outcomes with dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes
Rapid Fluid Removal May Up Mortality in Critically Ill With AKI
Higher net ultrafiltration rates with continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration may lower survival
Medical-Alert Accessory Linked to Lower Rate of ESKD in CKD
However, medical-alert accessory not associated with difference in safety events versus usual care
May 2019 Briefing – Nephrology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nephrology for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Decline in Nontraumatic Lower-Extremity Amputation Slowing
Decline in NLEA among patients with end-stage renal disease with diabetes stabilized since 2013
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Often Used in CKD
Despite guidelines, placement of PICCs common in those with advanced chronic kidney disease
Volume Overload Present in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis
Men and those with diabetes have higher risk of volume overload; overload linked to mortality
Weight Loss Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant
Weight loss before transplantation associated with increased hospitalization LOS, graft loss, mortality
