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Amino acid-based peritoneal dialysis solutions can cause chemical peritonitis mimicking bacterial peritonitis in patients
Nephrology Sys. Review
Amino acid-based peritoneal dialysis solutions can cause chemical peritonitis mimicking bacterial peritonitis in patients Identifying chemical peritonitis in patients on peritoneal dialysis
This case report and literature review describes a patient with peritoneal dialysis-chemical peritonitis following use of an amino acid-base…
Doctors find it hard to tell the difference between chemical and bacterial infections in patients using certain dialysis fluids.
Gut-kidney axis drives sepsis-associated AKI, review argues for microecological and neuromodulatory therapies
Nephrology Sys. Review
Gut-kidney axis drives sepsis-associated AKI, review argues for microecological and neuromodulatory therapies New Approaches Target Gut Health to Treat Sepsis Kidney Damage
This systematic review examines the gut-kidney axis as a mechanistic driver of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury and evaluates microecol…
New research explores how targeting the gut-kidney axis could help treat and prevent kidney damage in patients with sepsis.
Exergaming improves balance and dynamic gait ability in older adults with chronic conditions
Nephrology Meta-analysis
Exergaming improves balance and dynamic gait ability in older adults with chronic conditions Exergaming improves balance and walking for older adults
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates the impact of exergaming on balance and functional mobility in older adults wit…
Active video games can help older adults with chronic conditions improve their balance and move more confidently in their daily lives.
AVF ligation reduces left ventricular mass index by 10.92 g/m in end-stage kidney disease
Nephrology Meta-analysis
AVF ligation reduces left ventricular mass index by 10.92 g/m in end-stage kidney disease AVF Ligation Linked to Better Heart Health in Kidney Patients
This meta-analysis of 844 patients with end-stage kidney disease and high-flow arteriovenous fistulas found that AVF ligation was associated…
A review of clinical data suggests that closing certain blood vessels may improve heart structure for patients with end-stage kidney disease…
Endovascular arteriovenous fistula provides a safe and effective alternative to surgical arteriovenous fistula
Nephrology Meta-analysis
Endovascular arteriovenous fistula provides a safe and effective alternative to surgical arteriovenous fistula Endovascular fistula offers a safe alternative for dialysis access
This meta-analysis of 28 studies evaluates endovascular arteriovenous fistula (eAVF) compared to surgical arteriovenous fistula (sAVF) for h…
A new way to create dialysis access using endovascular techniques shows high success rates and fewer complications than traditional surgery.
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with 33% higher odds of progression in chronic kidney disease
Nephrology Meta-analysis
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with 33% higher odds of progression in chronic kidney disease Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Faster Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
This meta-analysis of observational studies indicates that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a 33% higher risk of progression in patie…
Low vitamin D levels are linked to a 33% higher risk of progression in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Alert-based CDS increases UACR testing from 11.5% to 36.0% in patients with type 2 diabetes
Nephrology RCT
Alert-based CDS increases UACR testing from 11.5% to 36.0% in patients with type 2 diabetes Computer alerts help doctors find kidney issues in diabetes patients
This randomized clinical trial of 400 outpatients with type 2 diabetes found that an electronic alert-based computerized decision support sy…
A new computer alert system significantly increased the number of kidney tests ordered for patients with type 2 diabetes.
High-protein diets increase eGFR in adults without chronic kidney disease across 22 randomized controlled trials
Nephrology Meta-analysis
High-protein diets increase eGFR in adults without chronic kidney disease across 22 randomized controlled trials High protein diets may improve kidney function markers in adults
This meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials found that high-protein diets increased eGFR (SMD 0.39) in adults without chronic kidn…
A review of 22 trials shows high protein intake can improve kidney function markers in adults without chronic kidney disease.
Ferric citrate is non-inferior to sevelamer carbonate for phosphorus reduction in hemodialysis patients
Nephrology RCT
Ferric citrate is non-inferior to sevelamer carbonate for phosphorus reduction in hemodialysis patients Ferric citrate matches sevelamer carbonate for lowering high phosphorus levels
This Phase III multicenter randomized controlled trial of 239 Chinese patients on maintenance hemodialysis found ferric citrate non-inferior…
A new trial shows ferric citrate works as well as sevelamer carbonate to lower phosphorus in patients on hemodialysis.
Periodontal conditions and plaque index correlate with lower oral health-related quality of life in ESRD patients
Nephrology Meta-analysis
Periodontal conditions and plaque index correlate with lower oral health-related quality of life in ESRD patients Periodontitis Linked to Lower Oral Quality of Life in Kidney Patients
This meta-analysis of 7 studies identifies that patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) report higher OHIP-14 scores compared to health…
Patients with end-stage renal disease and severe gum disease may experience a lower quality of life regarding their oral health.
Self-management education and exercise training significantly reduce fatigue in adults on haemodialysis
Nephrology Meta-analysis
Self-management education and exercise training significantly reduce fatigue in adults on haemodialysis Exercise and Education May Reduce Fatigue in Dialysis Patients
This meta-analysis evaluates self-management education, exercise training, and cognitive behavioural therapy for fatigue in patients on haem…
New data suggests that exercise and self-management education can significantly reduce fatigue for adults undergoing hemodialysis.
Bispecific antibodies improve progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with solid tumors
Nephrology Meta-analysis
Bispecific antibodies improve progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with solid tumors Bispecific Antibodies Show Improved Survival for Solid Tumors
This meta-analysis of 3,505 patients with solid tumors found that bispecific antibodies significantly improved progression-free survival (HR…
New analysis suggests bispecific antibodies may improve survival and slow tumor growth for patients with solid tumors compared to other trea…

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