Pegloticase Use for Uncontrolled Gout in the Dialysis Population Described
New study is the first to characterize pegloticase use in the dialysis population.
Hemodialysis
Low Potassium Dialysate May Improve Inpatient Survival
Modifying the potassium concentration used for dialysis may decrease mortality risk among hospitalized patients with end-stage kidney disease and severe hyperkalemia, according to investigators.
Nicotinamide May Improve Phosphate Control in Hemodialysis Patients
Nicotinamide modulates expression of the sodium-dependent phosphate cotransporter 2b and thereby may inhibit intestinal phosphate absorption, according to investigators.
Conservative CKD-MBD Management at Dialysis Initiation on the Rise
Trends suggest that clinical practice could be driven heavily by providers’ preferences and beliefs, resulting in substantial practice variation.
Co-Dispensing of Benzodiazepines and Opioids Dangerous in HD
Patients on hemodialysis who use opioids concurrently with a short-acting benzodiazepine are especially at risk for early death, a study found.
Canagliflozin Lowers ESRD Risk in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Canagliflozin decreases the risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
