Risk factors for posttransplant mortality were diabetes, cardiovascular comorbidities, and dialysis duration 2 years. Among older dialysis patients, 20% had neither cardiovascular comorbidity nor diabetes. Systematic early assessment of the eligibility of elderly patients for kidney transplantation is ...
While daily dialysis can boost the overall health of kidney disease patients, it also can put them at higher risk for certain complications, a new study finds. About 2 million people worldwide receive dialysis treatments. In dialysis, patients use a machine to artificially do what healthy kidney...
Patients undergoing kidney dialysis must have their hydration level closely monitored; a non-invasive portable sensor makes it easier (Bing) The key for successful dialysis for patients with kidney failure is the proper timing and amount of fluid removal. But determining the correct level of patient...
Its main goal was the number of patients who experienced a clinically significant event — including events like kidney dialysis or transplant, heart attack or failure, stroke, and death. After a median of 18.5 months, 14 out of 51 Fabrazyme-treated patients (28%) had at least one ...
the amount of toxin-containing fluid that is filtered through the kidney each minute (higher numbers are better).71,72The effect was demonstrated to be even greater in middle-aged and elderly coffee-consuming female diabetics.73Also, cardiovascular risk increases among kidney dialysis patients and ...
In addition, a meta-analysis demonstrated a reduced risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease and 45% risk reduction in worsening of renal function, end-stage renal disease, or renal death with SGLT2i, irrespective of baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate level. ...
The renal benefits of a healthy lifestyle Over the next decade, the number of patients with end-stage renal disease requiring treatment by dialysis may double, and even developed nations will have difficulty coping with this alarming increase. There is an urgent need to highlight the importance ...
For instance, the NHIF cover for chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and brachytherapy for cervix and prostate cancer caters up to 10 sessions in a year. Kidney dialysis is covered up to twice per week. There are benefits that NHIF seeks to enhance in the quest to match the model offered by privat...
"Baxter is proud to support the World Kidney Day organisation and our shared commitment to helping patients live well with kidney disease," Mr Frye said. "We believe the kidney care journey begins with symptom management and extends...
Results from the CREDENCE study, which evaluated type 2 diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease, showed that those taking the once-daily pill had a 30% lower risk of kidney failure, dialysis requirement, kidney transplant or death than those in the placebo arm. Kidney disease is a c...