SHPT Linked With Weight Loss, Death
Weight loss partly accounted for the association between high parathyroid hormone levels and mortality among patients on hemodialysis.
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Study: Etelcalcetide Can Be Used Safely in Diabetic Nephropathy
Etelcalcetide use in patients with diabetic nephropathy might protect against development of adynamic bone disease, according to investigators.
Semaglutide Effective in High-Risk Diabetic Kidney Disease
More than two-thirds of patients experienced a more than 5% weight loss with 12 months of etelcalcetide treatment.
Investigators Identify Predictors of Post-Parathyroidectomy Hypocalcemia
In a large, single-center study, severe hypocalcemia developed in 1 in 4 patients who underwent total parathyroidectomy without autotransplantation.
Urinary Incontinence Highly Prevalent Among Women in US
In a study, 24% of women with any urinary incontinence reported that the condition affected their daily activities.
Survey Finds Racial Disparities in Path to Dialysis Treatment
Only 67% of Black patients on dialysis who responded to an online survey had a nephrologist involved in their care, compared with 97% of White respondents.
High Pain Burden Found in CKD, Dialysis, and Transplant Patients
Routine pain assessments using validated scales are vital to develop personalized management strategies, according to investigators.
Afro-Caribbean Ethnicity Linked to Nonlinear eGFR Decline in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Non-linear renal function decline frequently occurs in patients with type 2 diabetes and is associated with faster progression to end-stage kidney disease.
Hypertension, Albuminuria Common in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes
The prevalence of hypertension and albuminuria in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes varies by race.
Dietary Fiber Intake Associated With Reduced Uremic Toxins
Patient characteristics, such as dialysis use and diabetes status, appeared to be influential factors.
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