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Dialysis
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Hot climates worsen chronic kidney disease outcomes
Chronic kidney disease patients living in the hottest countries experienced an additional 8% drop in kidney function each…
Genetic analysis reveals hidden causes of chronic kidney disease in adults
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is extremely prevalent among adults, affecting over 800 million individuals worldwide. Many of these…
Focusing on rare conditions could reduce kidney disease burden
Focusing on rare conditions could significantly reduce the burden of kidney disease on both patients and the NHS,…
New Medicare payment model challenges dialysis facilities serving patients with high social risk
A new study of more than 2,000 dialysis facilities randomized to a new Medicare payment model aimed to…
Comprehensive protein analysis reveals potential targets for treating dialysis-related amyloidosis
Dialysis patients often develop dialysis-related amyloidosis and exhibit bone and joint disorders that impair their activity of daily…