News tagged with renal dialysis
An earlier diagnosis to avoid kidney transplants
An analytical technique using high brilliance infrared light produced by the SOLEIL synchrotron has been developed by teams from the CNRS, Paris Sud University, Tenon Hospital in Paris, and the Stoke-on-Trent ...
Nov 29, 2011 |
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Most lupus nephritis patients with end-stage renal disease opt for hemodialysis therapy
Newly published research shows that more patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) caused by lupus nephritis choose hemodialysis as their initial kidney replacement therapy over peritoneal dialysis and preemptive kidney ...
Nov 07, 2011 |
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Chronic dialysis for kidney disease patients now started substantially earlier
It has become increasingly clear that patients in the United States are starting dialysis at higher and higher levels of kidney function. A team of researchers, led by Dr. Ann O'Hare, University of Washington associate professor ...
Oct 11, 2011 |
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Younger black patients undergoing dialysis have higher risk of death compared to white patients
Even though overall black patients have a lower risk of death while receiving dialysis than white patients, this applies primarily to older adults, as black patients younger than 50 years of age have a significantly higher ...
Aug 09, 2011 |
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New kidney filtration system could simplify dialysis
UCSF researchers have designed a model filtration system that could offer a new approach to treating patients suffering from end-stage renal disease, potentially removing the need for a clinic-based dialysis ...
Jun 17, 2011 |
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Dialysis before pediatric kidney transplant makes organ failure more likely
The longer a child is on a dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant, the greater the likelihood he or she will experience graft failure and organ rejection following surgery, a comprehensive nationwide study by researchers ...
Dec 14, 2010 |
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Earlier specialist care associated with lower incidence of ESRD and better patient outcomes
Among kidney disease patients, earlier care from a nephrologist is associated with a decreased likelihood of developing end-stage renal disease and a lower risk of death during the first year of dialysis, according to a study ...
Nov 19, 2010 |
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Weekend hospital stays worse for kidney patients
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are admitted to the hospital during the weekend are at increased risk of death, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 43rd Annual Meeting and ...
Nov 19, 2010 |
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World-first dialysis study set to reduce health costs
(PhysOrg.com) -- The results of a world-first controlled trial of dialysis start-time in patients with Stage V chronic kidney disease is set to have major impact on the cost and infrastructure of chronic kidney disease (CKD) ...
Jul 21, 2010 |
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Study finds large disparity in access to kidney transplants for UK patients
Large variations exist in access to kidney transplants for patients in the UK, which cannot be explained by case mix (differences in a patient's condition), according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal ...
Jul 21, 2010 |
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Substantial regional differences exist in the treatment for end-stage kidney disease in older adults
There is substantial regional variation in treatment practices for care of older adults with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), including receipt of hospice care and discontinuation of dialysis before death, according to a study ...
Jul 13, 2010 |
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What affects the gastrointestinal symptoms in peritoneal dialysis patients?
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in peritoneal dialysis patients. A research group in China investigated the gastrointestinal symptoms in peritoneal dialysis patients and explored the related factors. Eating dysfunction, ...
Jun 24, 2010 |
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Action of modern drug demonstrates how two ancient human systems interact
The interaction of the drug compstatin with two ancient, co-evolved human systems points to new ways for reducing clotting during dialysis for end-stage kidney disease and multiple organ failure due to sepsis, a dangerous ...
Jun 16, 2010 |
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Paper: Dialysis patients not told of transplants
(AP) -- Thousands of kidney patients in the United States start dialysis without first being told of kidney transplants that would be cheaper and lead to longer lives, according to a four-month newspaper investigation published ...
Sep 27, 2009 |
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Chemical can reproduce complications for some patients
Medical science took a giant leap forward with the development of techniques that, at least temporarily, perform the function of vital organs. These processes, including the use of the heart-lung machine and renal dialysis, ...
May 01, 2009 |
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