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December 27, 2024
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Healio has compiled a list of the most read kidney disease news related to chronic kidney disease in 2024.
Readers were interested in dialysis center closures, hemodiafiltration, the benefits of semaglutide, and the impact of preeclampsia and environmental conditions on CKD risk.
Readers were interested in dialysis center closures, hemodiafiltration, the benefits of semaglutide, and the impact of preeclampsia and environmental conditions on CKD risk. Image: Adobe Stock.
U.S. dialysis facility closures raise concerns about access to care
The closure of dialysis facilities in the United States from 2018 to 2023 has raised concerns about access to critical care, especially in rural areas, according to ASN Kidney Weekly data. read more.
Hemodiafiltration is associated with higher quality of life than hemodialysis
Adults with chronic kidney disease managed with hemodiafiltration reported less decline in health-related quality of life, particularly cognitive decline, compared with adults using hemodialysis. read more.
Semaglutide slowed the progression of CKD and reduced the risk of cardiovascular events and death
The use of semaglutide by adults with type 2 diabetes significantly reduced the risk of major kidney disease events, cardiovascular disease outcomes, and all-cause mortality compared with placebo. .
Preeclampsia during pregnancy may promote CKD
People with chronic kidney disease who have preeclampsia during pregnancy may be at increased risk of long-term kidney function decline or end-stage renal disease. read more.
Phthalates may be associated with rapid disease progression in adult CKD patients
Researchers at New York University have found that some contaminants, phthalates, may be associated with a more rapid deterioration of kidney function. read more.
Increased exposure to ambient heat may accelerate eGFR decline in adult CKD patients
For every 30 days when the heat index was above 30°C, eGFR decreased by 0.6%.
Patients in hotter environments experienced a decrease in eGFR of 3.7 mL per 1.73 square meters per year.2. read more.
Topical cannabis cream significantly reduced itching in adults with CKD-associated pruritus
“A variety of cannabinoid administration routes are possible to achieve these effects. However, the transdermal route has emerged as a particularly advantageous option due to the inherent moisturizing properties of the cream base,” the researchers said. is writing. read more.
The severity of pruritus associated with chronic kidney disease may be associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality, hospitalization, cardiovascular events, and infections. read more.
Many care decisions made by doctors are based on preserving kidney function. However, when the disease reaches advanced stages, patients face other problems. read more.
New prognostic test may help improve high blood pressure in patients with diabetic kidney disease
