Risk factors of different mortality periods in older patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing urgent-start peritoneal dialysis: a retrospective observational study
The first six months of therapy represents a high-risk period for peritoneal dialysis (PD) failure. The risk of death in the first six months is higher for older patients treated with urgent-start PD (USPD). H... (Source: BMC Geriatrics)
Source: BMC Geriatrics - April 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shizheng Guo, Liming Yang, Xueyan Zhu, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Zhanshan Sun, Lingfei Meng, Yangwei Wang, Jian Li, Siyu Cheng, Xiaohua Zhuang and Wenpeng Cui Tags: Research Source Type: research
Potential Determinants of Subjective Global Assessment Among Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis
This study aimed to assess the overall correlation between PhA and SGA; associations between PhA and SGA by body mass index (BMI), and to identify clinical characteristics associated with SGA. (Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition)
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - April 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Carla Ferrell, Hamed Samavat, Mireille Hamdan, Laura Byham-Gray Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Changes in bone mineral density in patients with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease are associated with body composition.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and low bone mineral density (BMD) are highly prevalent and can co-exist. Parameters of mineral metabolism are associated with BMD in CKD, but other contributing factors may contribute. The aim of this study was to assess changes in BMD and its determinants in patients with non-dialysis-dependent CKD (NDD-CKD). (Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition)
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - April 13, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Julia Montenegro, M árcia Regina Simas Torres Klein, Carla M. Prado, Maria Inês Barreto Silva Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation in patients on peritoneal dialysis, prevalence, treatment and professionals involved
The objective of our study was to know the prevalence, treatment and professionals involved in the management of atrial fibrillation in peritoneal dialysis patients. For this purpose, we performed a descriptive analysis through a survey sent to different peritoneal dialysis units in Spain. A total of 1,403 patients on peritoneal dialysis were included in the study, of whom 186 (13.2%) had non-valvular atrial fibrillation. In addition, the assessment of the scores of thromboembolic and bleeding risks for the indication of oral anticoagulation was mainly carried out by the cardiologist (60% of the units), as well as its pres...
Source: Nefrologia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia - April 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Elisa Perez-Bernat M ª Angeles Viñas Manel Vera Miguel Gonz ález-Rico Marco Montomoli Elena Astudillo-Cort és Juan Carlos Quevedo-Reina Isabel Garc ía-Méndez Adoraci ón Martinez-Losa Ines Rama-Arias Mar ía Maldonado-Martín M ª Antonia Munar Agus Source Type: research
Exploring kidney dialysis costs in the United States: a scoping review
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that prevention of or delay in progression to ESRD could have considerable cost savings for Medicare and private payers, particularly in patients with high-risk conditions such as type 2 diabetes. More efficient use of resources is needed, including low-cost medication, to improve clinical outcomes and lower overall costs, especially in high-risk groups. Widening access to PD where it is safe and appropriate may help to reduce dialysis costs.PMID:38605648 | DOI:10.1080/13696998.2024.2342210 (Source: Journal of Medical Economics)
Source: Journal of Medical Economics - April 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Fiona Stewart Kristin Kistler Yuxian Du Rakesh R Singh Bonnie B Dean Sheldon X Kong Source Type: research
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation in patients on peritoneal dialysis, prevalence, treatment and professionals involved
The objective of our study was to know the prevalence, treatment and professionals involved in the management of atrial fibrillation in peritoneal dialysis patients. For this purpose, we performed a descriptive analysis through a survey sent to different peritoneal dialysis units in Spain. A total of 1,403 patients on peritoneal dialysis were included in the study, of whom 186 (13.2%) had non-valvular atrial fibrillation. In addition, the assessment of the scores of thromboembolic and bleeding risks for the indication of oral anticoagulation was mainly carried out by the cardiologist (60% of the units), as well as its pres...
Source: Nefrologia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia - April 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Elisa Perez-Bernat M ª Angeles Viñas Manel Vera Miguel Gonz ález-Rico Marco Montomoli Elena Astudillo-Cort és Juan Carlos Quevedo-Reina Isabel Garc ía-Méndez Adoraci ón Martinez-Losa Ines Rama-Arias Mar ía Maldonado-Martín M ª Antonia Munar Agus Source Type: research
Exploring kidney dialysis costs in the United States: a scoping review
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that prevention of or delay in progression to ESRD could have considerable cost savings for Medicare and private payers, particularly in patients with high-risk conditions such as type 2 diabetes. More efficient use of resources is needed, including low-cost medication, to improve clinical outcomes and lower overall costs, especially in high-risk groups. Widening access to PD where it is safe and appropriate may help to reduce dialysis costs.PMID:38605648 | DOI:10.1080/13696998.2024.2342210 (Source: Journal of Medical Economics)
Source: Journal of Medical Economics - April 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Fiona Stewart Kristin Kistler Yuxian Du Rakesh R Singh Bonnie B Dean Sheldon X Kong Source Type: research
Analysis of factors affecting sleep in peritoneal dialysis patients
Asian J Surg. 2024 Apr 11:S1015-9584(24)00550-5. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.121. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38609828 | DOI:10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.121 (Source: Asian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Asian Journal of Surgery - April 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Yan Wang Yong-Chun Wang Li Wang Na Tian Source Type: research
Accuracy of physical examination versus Doppler ultrasonography for determining maturity in postoperative arteriovenous fistula formation
CONCLUSION: Although a prudent physician predicts AVF maturation through a thorough physical examination, Doppler ultrasonography is preferred in anticipating the success of postoperative AVF placement.PMID:38609821 | DOI:10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.03.176 (Source: Asian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Asian Journal of Surgery - April 12, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Pong Kanchanasuttirak Wacharaphong Pitaksantayothin Wiraporn Kanchanasuttirak Source Type: research
Exploring kidney dialysis costs in the United States: a scoping review
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that prevention of or delay in progression to ESRD could have considerable cost savings for Medicare and private payers, particularly in patients with high-risk conditions such as type 2 diabetes. More efficient use of resources is needed, including low-cost medication, to improve clinical outcomes and lower overall costs, especially in high-risk groups. Widening access to PD where it is safe and appropriate may help to reduce dialysis costs.PMID:38605648 | DOI:10.1080/13696998.2024.2342210 (Source: Journal of Medical Economics)
Source: Journal of Medical Economics - April 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Fiona Stewart Kristin Kistler Yuxian Du Rakesh R Singh Bonnie B Dean Sheldon X Kong Source Type: research
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Generative Pre-trained Transformers-Based Dietary Recommendation System in Managing Potassium Intake for Hemodialysis Patients
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a dietary recommendation system driven by Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) in managing potassium levels in HD patients. (Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition)
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - April 12, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Haijiao Jin, Qisheng Lin, Jifang Lu, Cuirong Hu, Bohan Lu, Na Jiang, Shaun Wu, Xiaoyang Li Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Risk factors and outcomes in patients who switched from peritoneal dialysis to physician-oriented or patient-oriented kidney replacement therapy
CONCLUSION: Compared to patient-oriented KRT conversion, PD patients who underwent physician-oriented conversion had higher risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. Factors included age at catheterization, education level, annual household income, and history of diabetes mellitus.PMID:38604972 | DOI:10.1080/0886022X.2024.2337286 (Source: Renal Failure)
Source: Renal Failure - April 11, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Liu Zhang Xu Guan Liang Liu Yinghui Huang Jiachuan Xiong Jinghong Zhao Source Type: research
Minimizing delays to hemodialysis access maturation: A quality improvement analysis
CONCLUSION: Preoperative vein mapping contributed up to 21% of referral to maturation times but was not associated with increased tunneled catheter duration. While tunneled catheter placement impacted access maturation it did not cause additional pre-operative delays. Earlier referrals for access creation and reduction of outpatient wait-time from referral to OR and increased AV graft placement may minimize catheter days in our system thereby mitigating the added delays caused by pre-operative vein mapping.PMID:38602233 | DOI:10.1177/11297298241244509 (Source: The Journal of Vascular Access)
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - April 11, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Andrew S Warren Hannah Wolf Charles J Hillenbrand Gale L Tang Source Type: research
Risk factors and outcomes in patients who switched from peritoneal dialysis to physician-oriented or patient-oriented kidney replacement therapy
CONCLUSION: Compared to patient-oriented KRT conversion, PD patients who underwent physician-oriented conversion had higher risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. Factors included age at catheterization, education level, annual household income, and history of diabetes mellitus.PMID:38604972 | DOI:10.1080/0886022X.2024.2337286 (Source: Renal Failure)
Source: Renal Failure - April 11, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Liu Zhang Xu Guan Liang Liu Yinghui Huang Jiachuan Xiong Jinghong Zhao Source Type: research
