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STOP Med-HD: Strategic optimization of prescription medication use in patients on hemodialysis

Looking for patient partners to help us develop a video to highlight the patient experience on topics related to deprescribing and participation in kidney research.

By |2023-07-20T21:02:37+00:00June 15, 2023|Research Studies|Comments Off on STOP Med-HD: Strategic optimization of prescription medication use in patients on hemodialysis

Transportation woes remain a major issue for people who need in-centre dialysis

Hemodialysis is a life-saving procedure for people experiencing kidney failure, but the vast majority of these patients must travel to a clinic 2-4 times each week to receive dialysis.

By |2023-05-30T17:22:28+00:00May 30, 2023|Research Results|0 Comments

When patient partners and scientists team up for peer-review: Strengths and challenges

Both patient and scientific reviewers reported generally positive views about the inclusion of patients in the peer-review process, a new study finds.

By |2023-05-30T17:17:40+00:00May 30, 2023|Research Results|0 Comments

Aldosterone bloCkade for Health Improvement EValuation in End-stage Renal Disease (ACHIEVE)

The purpose of this study is to determine if spironolactone reduces death or hospitalization for heart failure and is well tolerated in patients that require dialysis.

By |2023-05-17T22:59:23+00:00April 28, 2023|Research Studies|0 Comments

Kidney patients report varying preferences for invasive procedures for heart disease

83% of patients surveyed are willing to undergo procedures to reduce their risk of cardiovascular complications, even though these procedures can sometimes lead to more kidney damage.

By |2023-04-28T18:50:42+00:00April 28, 2023|Research Results|0 Comments

2SLGBTQIA+ Patient & Public Advisory Team for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Organ Donation and Transplantation in Canada

A new patient/public advisory team will help make organ and tissue donation and transplantation more equitable for 2SLGBTQIA+ people.

By |2023-04-28T04:41:31+00:00April 28, 2023|Research Studies|0 Comments
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