New tool predicts when kidney transplant candidates can expect a good organ match

A new tool supports transplant candidates and their doctors to decide whether to accept a donated kidney now or wait until another, potentially better match is available.

By |2023-07-04T21:44:29+00:00July 12, 2023|Research Results|Comments Off on New tool predicts when kidney transplant candidates can expect a good organ match

Providers show large discrepancies in follow-up care for children with acute kidney injury

There are no existing guidelines to support long-term follow-up care of AKI in children. A new study surveyed pediatric nephrologists, PICU doctors and nurses to better understand current follow-up practices.

By |2023-07-04T21:33:32+00:00July 4, 2023|Research Results|Comments Off on Providers show large discrepancies in follow-up care for children with acute kidney injury

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

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

Routine patient surveys for symptom management may not be as helpful as intended

Kidney patients are often asked by their care providers to complete a survey to help assess their current health status, but new data suggests that this approach may not necessarily enhance communication between patients and their care providers.

By |2023-04-28T18:51:37+00:00April 21, 2023|Research Results|0 Comments

The need for increased awareness of kidney guidelines and treatments among family physicians

A recent analysis shows that more effort may be needed to inform and support family physicians in helping to identify kidney patients at high risk of kidney failure, and to offer these patients appropriate treatment options early on to delay disease progression.

By |2023-04-28T18:52:02+00:00April 14, 2023|Research Results|0 Comments

The benefits of meaningful partnerships between researchers and patient partners

For patient partners, relationship-building and partnerships were critical for mitigating concerns about issues such as tokenism. As well, they described an increasing appreciation of having their voices recognized.

By |2023-04-28T18:53:07+00:00March 24, 2023|Research Results|0 Comments
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