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Frequency of Early Predialysis Nephrology Care and  Postdialysis Cardiovascular Events
Conclusions Early frequent nephrology care for 6 or more months before the initiation of long-term dialysis therapy may improve 1-year postdialysis major cardiovascular outcomes.
Source: American Journal of Kidney Diseases - March 3, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

Hypothyroidism is associated with all ‐cause mortality in a national cohort of chronic hemodialysis patients
ConclusionHypothyroidism is associated with increased all‐cause mortality in chronic HD patients. The interaction of hypothyroidism and diabetes, but not other common comorbidities in HD patients, has an effect on mortality risks.
Source: Nephrology - March 28, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hsuan ‐Jen Lin, Chung‐Chih Lin, Hsuan Ming Lin, Hsuan‐Ju Chen, Che‐Chen Lin, Chiz‐Tzung Chang, Che‐Yi Chou, Chiu‐Ching Huang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research