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End-Stage Renal Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease News
Global Burden of Kidney Disease High, Inequities in Care CommonBy 2030, 14.5 million people around the world will have end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), yet only 5.4 million will be treated due to economic, social and political factors. And more than 2 million people will die each year due to little or no access to hemodialysis or kidney transplantation.
Reuters Health Information, April 19, 2019
ISN 2019Lengthier Dialysis Doesn't Translate to Longer LifeA comparison of extended and standard dialysis hours yielded disappointing results and has nephrologists debating next steps for patients who say they feel better with more hours of care.
Is CREDENCE a Game Changer for Diabetic Nephropathy?The medical community is marveling at the results of the CREDENCE trial. But can one study really change clinical practice? Perry Wilson shares his thoughts.
