Standard infection control prevented C. auris spread in dialysis facility
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Standard infection prevention and control procedures prevented the spread of Candida auris at a Tennessee dialysis facility despite two patients there being colonized for up to 4 months during treatment, researchers reported ..read more
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Survey: Nephrology providers have ‘limited experience’ discussing conservative care
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Nephrology providers have limited knowledge and experience in offering conservative kidney management to patients who decide to forgo renal replacement therapy, recently published survey results show ..read more
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VIDEO: Newly defined syndrome is a ‘brilliant concept’ on stages of CVD risk
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BOSTON — Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM, is a new term endorsed by the American Heart Association that reflects the interplay of metabolic and renal conditions that drive the risk for CVD ..read more
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Celebrate a colleague through third annual Healio Honors
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Healio is accepting submissions for its third annual peer-recognition program, Healio Honors ..read more
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Targeted intervention may help combat barriers that limit cystatin C use in CKD detection
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Targeted educational and training programs may help address barriers that could limit cystatin C use in clinical practice for enhanced chronic kidney disease detection, according to published data ..read more
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Adverse drug reactions seen as ‘major cause of hospitalization’ in patients with CKD
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Adverse drug reactions make up a major cause of hospitalization in patients with chronic kidney disease where lower eGFR is a risk factor, according to published data ..read more
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Anti-TNF use linked to risk for progressive kidney function decline in patients with IBD
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Tumor necrosis factor inhibitor use was independently associated with a greater risk for progressive kidney function decline but not risk for all-cause mortality among patients with new-onset inflammatory bowel disease, according to data ..read more
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Tool may help predict risk for kidney injury after chemotherapy
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Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital developed a tool that predicts risks for moderate to severe kidney injury after treatment with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin ..read more
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Addressing gaps in standard of care may improve treatment for adults with Fabry disease
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Addressing disparities in standard of care in disease monitoring and perception of disease progression could improve treatment for adults with Fabry disease, according to published data ..read more
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Nearly 25% of patients with chronic kidney disease meet gout criteria
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Approximately 23% of patients with chronic kidney disease meet the criteria for gout, of whom 13% have uncontrolled gout and 36% have no formal gout diagnosis, according to data published in Gout, Urate, and Crystal Deposition Disease ..read more
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