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3-Nov-2021 10:20 AM EDT
Acute kidney injury linked to poor patient outcomes after hospital discharge
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Among hospitalized patients, a diagnosis of acute kidney injury was linked to worse patient outcomes after hospital discharge. • Results from the study will be presented online at ASN Kidney Week 2021 November 4–November 7.

3-Nov-2021 10:30 AM EDT
Study compares different assessments of kidney function
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• New research indicates that substantial discrepancies exist between eGFR and mGFR, which are different assessments of kidney function, even in an individual patient. • Results from the study will be presented online at ASN Kidney Week 2021 November 4–November 7.

3-Nov-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Equation predicts chronic kidney disease risk based on readily available information
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Investigators found that the Kidney Disease Risk Equation can predict a patient’s likelihood of developing chronic kidney disease, based on readily available information. • Results from the study will be presented online at ASN Kidney Week 2021 November 4–November 7.

3-Nov-2021 10:05 AM EDT
New insights on sex differences in kidney stone risk
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Certain factors may explain why men are more likely than women to develop kidney stones. • The gap between men and women in terms of risk of stones is getting smaller. • Results from the study will be presented online at ASN Kidney Week 2021 November 4-November 7.

3-Nov-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Air pollution linked to heart scarring in adults with hypertension and kidney disease
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Among adults with hypertension, air pollution exposure was not linked with blood levels of Galectin 3, a marker of scarring in the heart; however, in adults who also had chronic kidney disease, air pollution exposure was associated with rising levels of Galectin 3. • Results from the study will be presented online at ASN Kidney Week 2021 November 4–November 7.

29-Oct-2021 3:35 PM EDT
Blood metabolites associated with coffee consumption may affect kidney disease risk
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Researchers have identified several metabolites in the blood whose levels are altered by coffee consumption. • Levels of 3 of these coffee-related metabolites were significantly associated with individuals’ risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

15-Oct-2021 12:35 PM EDT
Has 2014 policy change affected racial disparities in pediatric kidney transplantation?
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

In a study of children on the U.S. kidney transplant list from 2008 to 2019, researchers found no racial and ethnic disparities regarding time on the waitlist until transplantation either before or after a 2014 policy change.

Released: 20-Oct-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Joint Statement from ASN, ERA, and ISN Addresses the State of the Global Nephrology Workforce
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health crisis with an estimated 850 million affected individuals. The State of the Global Nephrology Workforce: A Joint ASN–ERA-EDTA–ISN Investigation addresses whether there are enough kidney doctors—or nephrologists available to care for the growing number of people around the world with CKD, and whether their training is adequate. The investigation was conducted by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), European Renal Association (ERA), and International Society of Nephrology (ISN).

Released: 7-Oct-2021 6:10 PM EDT
Survey Finds Consensus in Transplant Community for Eliminating Race-Based Adjustments in Estimates of Kidney Function
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Clinical equations that estimate patients’ kidney function include an adjustment for Black race. This survey-based study found that U.S. transplant centers agree that this adjustment is unsatisfactory.

Released: 7-Oct-2021 6:05 PM EDT
Characteristics associated with high performance in Medicare’s ESCO initiative to improve care for patients with kidney failure
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

During 2015–2021, Medicare implemented an initiative that offered financial incentives for enhanced care coordination and patient outcomes among providers treating Medicare beneficiaries with kidney failure.

Released: 4-Oct-2021 4:50 PM EDT
Dialysis Facility Closures Linked to Patient Hospitalizations and Deaths
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Patients with kidney failure who were affected by dialysis facility closures between 2001 and 2014 experienced 7% to 9% higher rates of hospitalizations compared with similar patients at facilities that did not close.

28-Sep-2021 11:15 AM EDT
Details behind kidney transplant recipients’ immune response to the virus that causes COVID-19
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

A recent study examined the spectrum of antibody responses—including IgG, IgM, and IgA antibodies—in kidney transplant recipients infected with the virus that causes COVID-19

27-Sep-2021 12:45 PM EDT
Study reveals high burden of COVD-19–related deaths among kidney transplant recipients and patients with kidney failure
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

An analysis of national data shows that kidney transplant recipients and individuals with kidney failure face a high risk of dying from COVID-19.

Released: 23-Sep-2021 1:10 PM EDT
National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology Release New Way to Diagnose Kidney Diseases
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Today, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases has released its final report, which outlines a new race-free approach to diagnose kidney disease.

Released: 22-Sep-2021 8:20 AM EDT
American Society of Nephrology and 19 Kidney Community Organizations Call on Congress to Protect Living Donors, Fund Research and Innovation, and Remove Barriers to Telehealth
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Today, advocates of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and 19 other kidney health professional and patient organizations are meeting with their congressional delegations, calling on them to enact policies to improve kidney health

8-Sep-2021 10:10 AM EDT
Do family members understand the end-of-life wishes of patients on chronic dialysis?
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

Most surveyed family members of patients with kidney failure on long-term dialysis reported they had spoken with the patient about their end-of-life wishes but not about stopping dialysis or initiating hospice.

30-Aug-2021 1:05 PM EDT
Is “Patient Activation Measure” Relevant for Adults on Dialysis?
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• The Patient Activation Measure describes an individual’s knowledge, ability, skills, and confidence in self-managing chronic conditions. • A recent study examined the measure’s relevance for patients with kidney failure who are undergoing long-term dialysis.

Released: 24-Aug-2021 8:00 AM EDT
Update: Reassessing Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) congratulate the NKF-ASN Task Force on Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases for submitting its final report for publication.

9-Aug-2021 8:45 AM EDT
Weight Fluctuations May Predict Poor Outcomes in Adults with Kidney Disease
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• In individuals with kidney disease, those with high body mass index variability faced higher risks of needing kidney replacement therapy, experiencing a heart attack, experiencing a stroke, and dying prematurely.

Released: 9-Aug-2021 8:35 AM EDT
Trials Reveal Efficacy and Safety of Oral Drug for Treating Anemia Associated with Kidney Disease
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Pooled results from phase 3 clinical trials demonstrate that roxadustat is efficacious and may be comparable to placebo in studies done to date for treating anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who do not require dialysis.



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