Factory-calibrated CGM accurate for diabetics on hemodialysis: Study Medha Baranwal22 July 2022 8:30 PM ISTA factory-calibrated continuous glucose monitor (CGM) appears to be reasonably accurate for individuals on hemodialysis, according to a new...
Lumasiran shows efficacy in adults with reduced GFR and primary hyperoxaluria type 1 Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 July 2022 7:30 PM ISTPrimary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare, genetic disease characterized by excessive hepatic oxalate production that frequently causes end-stage...
Warfarin safe and effective option for managing hemodialysis patients with AF Dr. Hiral patel29 Jun 2022 11:28 PM ISTEgypt: In patients on dialysis who require anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation (AF), warfarin could be safe and efficient compared to direct oral...
Difelikefalin effective in treatment of pruritus for patients receiving hemodialysis: JAMA Dr. Shravani Dali2 Jun 2022 9:00 AM ISTDifelikefalin is effective in treating pruritus for patients receiving hemodialysis, according to a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open....
Changed policy for use of erythropoietin stimulating agents has lowered MACE in kidney failure patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli22 May 2022 7:30 PM ISTWashington, DC: A recent study published in CJASN has investigated how 2011 changes to anemia care have impacted clinical outcomes among patients with...
Novel capped-needle device may eliminate air bubble during hemodialysis, study finds Medical Dialogues Editorial Team10 May 2022 11:00 AM ISTJapan: In a new study published in the Karger journal Blood Purification, it was shown that the innovative capped needle efficiently and...
Journal Club - Androgen suppression fails to improve outcomes of men hospitalized with COVID 19 Dr.B.P.RAHUL6 May 2022 5:32 PM ISTIn a new study conducted by Nicholas G. Nickols and team, it was seen that degarelix did not improve the severity of COVID-19 in males hospitalized...
Higher frailty may delay vascular access maturation in dialysis Patients Medical Dialogues Editorial Team8 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTCalifornia: In a study led by Karen Woo, it was shown that longer durations to vascular access functional usage are connected with higher levels of...
Oral calcitriol lowers vertebral fracture risk in patients undergoing hemodialysis: Study Medical Dialogues Editorial Team2 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTItaly: Oral calcitriol had a strong correlation with decreased vertebral fracture (VF) in hemodialysis (HD) patients without increasing the load of...
Perioperative hyperkalemia may warrant urgent hemodialysis in patients undergoing parathyroidectomy Medical Dialogues Editorial Team1 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTGermany: Perioperative serum potassium levels should be within normal limits to avoid postoperative hyperkalemia necessitating urgent hemodialysis...
Zinc deficiency tied with higher risk of mortality in Hemodialysis patients Dr. Nandita Mohan19 Feb 2022 4:33 PM ISTA recent study in the Journal of Renal Nutrition showed a high prevalence of hemodialysis (HD) patients having inadequate zinc intake. This is related...
Inadequate zinc intake in hemodialysis patients tied to higher mortality risk: Study Medha Baranwal14 Feb 2022 9:00 AM ISTLisboa, Portugal: A recent study in the Journal of Renal Nutrition showed a high prevalence of hemodialysis (HD) patients having inadequate zinc...
