CDC: Dialysis Patients Carry Heavier COVID Burden
(MedPage Today) -- Patients on maintenance dialysis had somewhat higher rates of SARS-CoV-2 infections and related deaths than seen in the general U.S. population, although immunization mitigated some of the excess risk, the CDC reported.
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Source: MedPage Today Public Health - August 10, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Death Rates Among Maintenance Dialysis Patients During Delta and Early Omicron Waves - United States, June 30, 2021-September 27, 2022
This report describes rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 related deaths were higher among maintenance dialysis patients compared to rates in the U.S. population. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - August 10, 2023 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news
Chronic Kidney Disease Is Poised To Become The Black Lung of Climate Change
It’s official. July was the world’s hottest month on record, scientists from the European climate monitoring agency confirmed on Aug. 8, a full 1.5°C (2.7°F) warmer than pre-industrial averages, offering a potent taste of what is to come in a world made hotter by climate change. The wildfires and heat waves that wreathed much of the northern hemisphere in smoke this summer? Expect more of the same. The surge in deaths and hospitalization from heat stress and stroke? Ditto. An increase in chronic kidney disease of non-traditional origin? Yup. Wait, what?
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Source: TIME: Health - August 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Aryn Baker Tags: Uncategorized climate change Climate Is Everything healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Decision-making About Dialysis: Beyond Just Dialysis or Death Decision-making About Dialysis: Beyond Just Dialysis or Death
In detailing the personal journey of an older kidney failure patient and his experiences on dialysis, this article aims to illustrate the challenges and complexity of dialysis decision-making.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Iron Deficiency and Cognition After Kidney Transplantation Iron Deficiency and Cognition After Kidney Transplantation
Could iron deficiency treatment help restore cognitive function among kidney transplant recipients?Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Understanding Home Dialysis in Nursing Homes and Updated Guidance
Home dialysis presents an exciting opportunity for nursing homes to potentially increase census, expand on-site services, and lower operating costs while simultaneously improving residents ’ quality of life and quality of care. Home dialysis is the process of individuals receiving dialysis treatments in their homes as opposed to at an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) facility. In a nursing home, this could refer to receiving the dialysis treatments in the resident’s room or in a com munal dialysis den by working with an experienced ESRD provider. (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - August 1, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: Janet Feldkamp, Nicholas Adamson Tags: Legal Issues Source Type: news
Manufacturing plant to close in Opelika later this year, hundreds affected
A medical device manufacturer in Alabama has announced plans to close its plant in November, a move that will impact nearly 500 workers. Baxter International Inc., which makes dialyzers for dialysis treatment at its plant in Opelika, announced the closure Thursday. “Baxter leadership emphasized…#garyfuller #economicdevelopment #lorihuguley #montgomery (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Light Exercise During Dialysis Tied to Improved Physical Functioning
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 -- Patients who engage in light exercise while undergoing hemodialysis may see benefits in physical health and quality of life, according to a study published online June 17 in NEJM Evidence.
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Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 26, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
HRQoL in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Can We Do Better? HRQoL in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Can We Do Better?
Symptom burden after kidney transplantation differs between men and women, and better understanding these differences will lead to improvements in health-related quality of life.Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology Journal Article Source Type: news
Ghana: CHAF Donates to 37 Military Hospital Dialysis Unit
[Ghanaian Times] A non-governmental organisation, Christ Hands and Feet (CHAF) Foundation located at Peduase in the Eastern Region has donated GH¢5,500 and medical items to the Dialysis Unit of the 37 Military Hospital. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 14, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Aid and Assistance Ghana Health and Medicine NGOs and Civil Society West Africa Source Type: news
FDA Approves Veklury (remdesivir) for COVID-19 Treatment in Patients With Severe Renal Impairment, Including Those on Dialysis
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE) July 14, 2023 -- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for the use of Veklury® (remdesivir)... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - July 14, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Doc's Private Island for Sale; Opioid Settlement Deciders; Dialysis Silent Killer
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week.
Gastroenterologist in Paradise
In the 1970s, the chief of gastroenterology at what is now... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - July 12, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Aurobindo Pharma arm gets USFDA nod for Sevelamer hydrochloride tablets
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd on Wednesday said its wholly-owned subsidiary APL Healthcare has received a final approval from the US health regulator for generic Sevelamer hydrochloride tablets used to control serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. The approval granted by the USFDA to make and market Sevelamer hydrochloride is for tablets of strengths 400 mg and 800 mg, Aurobindo Pharma said. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - July 12, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Factors Influencing Kidney Transplantation Rates Factors Influencing Kidney Transplantation Rates
Insight into the factors that may explain the differences in kidney transplantation rates could help identify key areas in need of improvement.Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Transplantation Journal Article Source Type: news
A new era of health care is underway at Harris Health in Houston
A new era of health care began in May as Harris Health opened Quentin Mease Health Center, a facility formerly used by Harris Health as a community hospital. After more than two years of construction, the newly renovated five-story building promises to serve the specialty needs of HIV, infectious disease and chronic dialysis patients for decades to come.
The $68 million renovation project marks the unofficial launch of Harris Health ’s multi-year capital improvement program identified in its 2021-2025… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - July 1, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Harris Health Source Type: news
