Even ‘Modest’ Drop in Kidney Function Might Harm Young Adults: Study
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young adults who have even modest reductions in kidney function could face significant health risks, according to a new study. “The dogma is that healthy, young adults don’t need to worry about kidney function…
Learn MoreEven ‘Modest’ Drop in Kidney Function Might Harm Young Adults: Study
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young adults who have even modest reductions in kidney function could face significant health risks, according to a new study. “The dogma is that healthy, young adults don’t need to worry about kidney function…
Learn MorePeer Groups Can Provide Emotional Support to Those With Kidney Failure
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Peer support groups may be a patient-centered strategy to provide emotional support and camaraderie for undocumented immigrants with kidney failure, according to a study published online June 21 in JAMA Netw…
Learn MoreLower Mortality Seen With Hemodiafiltration for Kidney Failure
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with kidney failure, the use of high-dose hemodiafiltration results in a lower risk for death from any cause compared with high-flux hemodialysis, according to a study published online June 16 …
Learn MoreLetermovir Noninferior for CMV Prophylaxis in Kidney Recipients
TUESDAY, June 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Letermovir is noninferior to valganciclovir for prevention of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among CMV-seronegative kidney transplant recipients who receive an organ from a CMV-seropositive donor, according to a study…
Learn MoreCutting Carbs, Sugars Could Extend Life Expectancy for CKD Patients
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A diet lower in carbohydrates and sugar could increase life expectancy for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online June 4 in Renal Failure.Qidong Ren, from Tsinghua Uni…
Learn MoreBanff Automation System Improves Diagnosis of Kidney Allograft Rejection
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Banff Automation System, based on an algorithm covering all classification rules and diagnostic scenarios, can improve diagnosis of kidney allograft rejection, according to a study published online May 4 in…
Learn MoreLa obesidad puede aumentar las probabilidades de complicaciones postquirúrgicas
LUNES, 8 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hay otro motivo para vigilar el peso: la obesidad puede aumentar las probabilidades de complicaciones graves tras una cirugía.En comparación con los pacientes con un peso normal, los que son obesos tienen u…
Learn MoreObesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications
MONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Here’s one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.Compared with patients of normal weight, those who are obese are at greater risk for developing…
Learn MoreHealth Care Workers Lack Advance Care Planning Training for CKD Patients
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Health care professionals (HCPs) report lacking materials and training to conduct advance care planning (ACP) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online April 17 …
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