End-Stage Renal Disease
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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. Ardelyx is suing the HHS and CMS over their addition of oral phosphate-lowering drugs to a bundled payment system. Why do patients drop out of peritoneal dialysis after switching from hemodialysis and how does it affect mortality? Dietitian Jessica Strawn shared her ideas on how to educate patients about changing from heart catheters to AVF for dialysis. Researchers studied a large pediatric patient cohort on hemodialysis to learn more about cardiovascular risk factors. A large analysis examined variations in incident automated peritoneal dialysis prescriptions. A rule proposed by CMS would update payment rates and policies under the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment Program. Investigators identified distinct patterns in ESKD incidence among patients of different ages, sexes, and race. Humana issued an issue brief focusing on the benefits of value-based care in nephrology.