By Amanda Green|2024-12-13T22:46:55+00:00December 13, 2024|Research Results|Comments Off on Obesity linked to more rapid kidney disease progression, but may have some protective benefits too
Acupressure can improve hemodialysis symptoms, study shows
A novel pilot study shows that acupressure can benefit hemodialysis patients, who reported better quality of life and a lower symptom burden after doing the alternative therapy for just four weeks.
Tool to assess symptoms of chronic kidney disease in children proves effective
A new tool called PRO-Kid can accurately capture the physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms of chronic kidney disease in children.
The CONVINCE study: Effect of Hemodiafiltration or Hemodialysis on Mortality in Kidney Failure
Do two different kinds of hemodialysis produce different outcomes in adult populations with kidney failure? A new global study examined deaths from any cause as outcomes of primary interest.
Age and immunosuppression status affects vaccine effectiveness in kidney patients
Older patients and those on immunosuppression therapy experienced a somewhat diminished immune response to COVID-19 vaccination compared to other patients.
More awareness and promotion of peer support programs through kidney clinics is needed
A study surveying care providers in kidney clinics across Canada reveals that many providers lack formal knowledge and means of referring their patients to peer support groups.
Study will explore treatment of acidosis through diet
A study in Winnipeg and Halifax will take a preliminary look at the effects of treating acidosis with a diet of alkalizing fruit and vegetables, compared to the standard treatment of sodium bicarbonate tablets.
New tools predict risk of complications for kidney patients following surgery
Researchers have created three new predictive models to help identify kidney patients at high risk of complications following surgery for a non-cardiac related matter.
Kidney transplant recipients with a failing graft show greater risk of kidney failure than their peers without a transplant
A new study shows that kidney transplant recipients with stable but reduced graft function are more likely to experience kidney failure and death than those who don’t have a transplant.