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Dialysis: Guidelines May Reduce Bloodstream InfectionsDialysis: Guidelines May Reduce Bloodstream Infections
A quality improvement plan developed by the CDC is associated with a reduction in access-site-related bloodstream infections among patients receiving hemodialysis. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Miniaturized Dialysis Machine Successful for First NeonateMiniaturized Dialysis Machine Successful for First Neonate
A dialysis machine that was designed especially for neonates and small infants may help treat infants with severe kidney injury. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 23, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Eculizumab Reverses Renal Damage in aHUSEculizumab Reverses Renal Damage in aHUS
Patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) were able to discontinue dialysis after the introduction of eculizumab, regardless of transplant history. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Dialysis: Ferric Citrate Reduces Phosphate, Iron ProblemsDialysis: Ferric Citrate Reduces Phosphate, Iron Problems
Patients receiving dialysis who were treated with ferric citrate had fewer problems with hyperphosphatemia, improved hemoglobin levels, and less need for erythropoietin-stimulating agents. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Fenoldopam Does Not Decrease Dialysis After Cardiac SurgeryFenoldopam Does Not Decrease Dialysis After Cardiac Surgery
The largest RCT to date has indicated that fenoldopam does not decrease death or the need for dialysis after cardiac surgery. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Dialysis and Beta Blockers Are Not Always a Good MatchDialysis and Beta Blockers Are Not Always a Good Match
For patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis, not all beta blockers are created equal, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Dialysis Candidates Benefit From New Decision ToolDialysis Candidates Benefit From New Decision Tool
The stage of change tool may help physicians assess patient readiness to make dialysis decisions and may help avoid hospitalizations for urgent dialysis starts. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 22, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Mineral Abnormalities in Dialysis Patients May Up MortalityMineral Abnormalities in Dialysis Patients May Up Mortality
Abnormalities in mineral metabolism may increase the risk for all-cause and cause-specific mortality in patients receiving dialysis, independent of the modality. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Home Dialysis Uptick Slow, But Gaining MomentumHome Dialysis Uptick Slow, But Gaining Momentum
Training and technology are lacking, but new initiatives seek to educate, provide resources, and change the future of home hemodialysis. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Intensive Dialysis Can Improve Pregnancy OutcomesIntensive Dialysis Can Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
In women with end-stage renal disease, pregnancy is fraught with complications, but intensive hemodialysis could lead to better maternal and fetal outcomes. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Transplant Survival High Compared With Home DialysisTransplant Survival High Compared With Home Dialysis
Patients undergoing kidney transplant have better survival than those treated with home hemodialysis, but transplant can increase the risk for early hospitalization, investigators report. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Bone Loss May Indicate Poor Heart Health in Dialysis PatientsBone Loss May Indicate Poor Heart Health in Dialysis Patients
A study has found that parathyroid hormone tests and bone density assessments may predict progression of coronary artery calcifications in patients receiving dialysis. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 6, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Genetics Ups Risk of Cardiac Arrest in Dialysis PatientsGenetics Ups Risk of Cardiac Arrest in Dialysis Patients
Genetic factors appear to significantly increase the risk for sudden cardiac death among patients receiving dialysis. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Dialysis: In-Hospital CPR Rates High, Survival Short After DischargeDialysis: In-Hospital CPR Rates High, Survival Short After Discharge
In-hospital CPR rates are high and survival after discharge is short for hospitalized patients receiving dialysis; findings suggest better end-of-life care planning is needed. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Dialysis Initiation: AVF Use Rates Dismal Across USDialysis Initiation: AVF Use Rates Dismal Across US
Racial/ethnic disparities in AVF use are seen on initiation of dialysis in the United States, but overall AVF rates are dismally low across the entire hemodialysis population, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
