advanced CKD

Dapagliflozin Safety and Efficacy in Advanced CKD

Charlotte RobinsonASN Kidney Week 2024 | December 3, 2024

Researchers studied the efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 4 and 5.

Velphoro Approval Expanded to Pediatric Patients

Charlotte RobinsonChronic Kidney Disease | July 24, 2024

The FDA approved Velphoro (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) for hyperphosphatemia in patients with CKD as young as age 9.

Novo Nordisk Ends CLARION-CKD Trial of Ocedurenone

Charlotte RobinsonChronic Kidney Disease | June 27, 2024

Novo Nordisk stopped the phase 3 CLARION-CKD trial of ocedurenone due to disappointing results.

Acquisitions Will Make DaVita Largest Dialysis Provider in Latin America

Charlotte RobinsonEnd-Stage Renal Disease | April 30, 2024

With four acquisitions from Fresneius Medical Care, DaVita will become the largest dialysis provider in Latin America.

Outset, US Renal Care Partner on Home Dialysis

Charlotte RobinsonEnd-Stage Renal Disease | April 25, 2024

Outset Medical and US Renal Care have partnered to advance home dialysis with the Outset Tablo Hemodialysis System.

Federal Home Dialysis Bill Introduced

Charlotte RobinsonEnd-Stage Renal Disease | April 24, 2024

A bill to improve access to care and outcomes for some dialysis patients was introduced in the House of Representatives.

Physician Awareness, Prevalence of Pruritus in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis

Charlotte RobinsonEnd-Stage Renal Disease | April 19, 2024

A study examined the risk factors, prevalence, and impact of pruritus associated with CKD in hemodialysis patients.

Modeling Analysis Predicts Increasing Impact of CKD

Charlotte RobinsonWCN 2024 | April 17, 2024

A simulation model predicts a dramatic increase in the impact of chronic kidney disease in the next 10 years.

Dialysis Facility Density, Timing of Dialysis Initiation

Victoria SochaEnd-Stage Renal Disease | April 5, 2024

There is wide variability in the timing of initiation of dialysis across the country.

ASN HDU Home Dialysis Scholarship Program Will Continue

Charlotte RobinsonEnd-Stage Renal Disease | March 22, 2024

The ASN HDU Home Dialysis Scholarship Program will continue in 2024.

Humana, Strive Partner on Value-Based Kidney Care

Charlotte RobinsonChronic Kidney Disease | March 21, 2024

Humana and Strive Health announced a partnership to provide value-based kidney care to more Medicare Advantage plan members.

Hyperkalemia in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Victoria SochaHyperkalemia | February 5, 2024

During an average follow-up of 3.9 years, 12.4% of patients (n=220,339) experienced at least one hyperkalemic episode.

Treating Type 2 Diabetes and Advanced CKD

Victoria SochaChronic Kidney Disease | February 5, 2024

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) face increased health burdens and are at ...

Gout in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

Victoria SochaChronic Kidney Disease | February 5, 2024

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly experience gout, an inflammatory disease associated with higher ...

Dyskalemias and Short-Term Healthcare Use in Patients with Advanced CKD

Victoria SochaChronic Kidney Disease | February 5, 2024

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for dyskalemias, possibly leading to arrhythmias that ...

RAAS Activation and Renal Hemodynamic Function in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Victoria SochaDiabetes and Hypertension | April 5, 2023

There has been a decline in the rates of advanced chronic kidney disease (including end-stage renal disease) in patients ...

Patient-Centered Care for Older Adults with CKD

Victoria SochaChronic Kidney Disease | April 11, 2023

Providing patient-centered care for older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires patient-clinician ...