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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
ED Docs Often Miss Community-Acquired Kidney Injury in Kids
Reuters Health Information, May 25, 2018
Clinicians Share Agony When Emergency Dialysis Is Only Option
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2018

End-Stage Renal Disease Perspective

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
Does Childhood Kidney Disease Lead to Adult ESRD? The long-term risk associated with childhood kidney disease is explored in a population-based study.
Medscape Pediatrics, June 13, 2018

Hepatitis B Update: Vaccination and Follow-up
CDC Expert Commentary, June 4, 2018
Effect of Dialysis on Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognition
Medscape Nephrology, April 13, 2018
Childhood CKD: Does It Predict ESRD Risk During Adulthood?
Medscape Nephrology, March 8, 2018
Patient Transition to Dialysis: Advice to Providers
Medscape Nephrology, February 21, 2018

Journals

PIRO Score for Predicting Mortality in Patients With Sepsis
American Journal of Critical Care, July 31, 2018
Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Older Adults With CKD
Preventing Chronic Disease, July 19, 2018
Renal Replacement Therapy Intensity for Acute Kidney Injury
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, July 11, 2018
Potassium: An Ion With Dangerous Airs and Graces
European Heart Journal, June 26, 2018
Integrated Management of Mineral Metabolism in ESRD
Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension, June 21, 2018

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