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Apixaban for AF in ESRD: Fewer Strokes, Major Bleeds vs Warfarin 'I think this is the best data we have so far' supporting the use of apixaban in the especially high-risk population with atrial fibrillation, the lead researcher concludes. A randomized trial is forthcoming.
Medscape Medical News, July 31, 2018
Canagliflozin Renal Outcomes Study Is Halted Early for Efficacy Hope that observed renoprotective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors will delay worsening of kidney disease in type 2 diabetes seems to be borne out, as the CREDENCE trial is stopped early.
Medscape Medical News, July 17, 2018

HCV-Positive Kidneys Cost-Effective for HCV-Positive Recipients
Reuters Health Information, July 12, 2018
Rates of Lower Extremity Amputation Decline in Dialysis Patients
Reuters Health Information, July 11, 2018
CKD: Emotional Toll Underappreciated
Medscape Medical News, July 6, 2018
EuroPCR 2018 Implantable Devices May Ease Fluid Load in Heart Failure
Medscape Medical News, July 2, 2018

Dialysis Perspective

Multidrug-Resistant Infections: What's on the Horizon? As resistance develops to 'last-line' antimicrobials, what's next in the treatment of serious bacterial infections?
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), July 18, 2018
Dialysis Use and Mortality in Medicare Versus Veterans Affairs Dr Bansal reviews a study comparing initiation of dialysis and mortality among older veterans with incident kidney failure who received care from Medicare versus the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Medscape Nephrology, June 22, 2018

Hepatitis B Update: Vaccination and Follow-up
CDC Expert Commentary, June 4, 2018
Does Drinking More Water Improve Kidney Function?
Medscape Nephrology, May 24, 2018
When Should DOACs Be Held Prior to EP/Cath Procedures?
ACC.org, May 2, 2018
Effect of Dialysis on Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognition
Medscape Nephrology, April 13, 2018

Journals

Variation in the Hemodialysis Access Journey and Its Burden
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, August 13, 2018
C. diff Infection and Graft Loss in Solid Organ Transplants
American Journal of Transplantation, August 7, 2018
The Effect of Online Hemodiafiltration on Nutritional Status
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, July 30, 2018
Long-term Outcome of Liver Transplantation in Childhood
American Journal of Transplantation, July 24, 2018
Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Older Adults With CKD
Preventing Chronic Disease, July 19, 2018

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