ESRD

Randomized trial strengthens the argument for adopting this type of dialysis beyond the ICU

Group predisposed to calcification shows double digit rate within 6 months

Race-neutral calculations for kidney function, leveling the playing field on waiting lists

Helped diabetics cut down on daily insulin dose, body weight

Diabetic nephropathy was most common of the fatal complications, study showed

Though used off-label for years, treatment isn't very beneficial

More research from the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting

Goal of 30% reduction in serum creatinine in the absence of full response or HRS reversal

Temporary vascular access, uncontrolled hypertension may be risk factors in this population

Kidney dysfunction, kidney damage increase risks in different ways, say researchers

Patients mounted higher anti-spike IgG concentrations, especially those without prior infection

"Urgent need" for anti-discrimination initiatives to promote equitable care, researchers argue

Greatest infection risk comes with central venous catheter access, researchers find

Noninvasive cooling before organ removal didn't measure up for early organ function