Research Results
Canada is home to a vibrant research community working to improve kidney health.
Stay up to date on the latest innovations through KidneyLink. Each week, we post plain language summaries of new research by Canadian investigators and teams.
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The CONVINCE study: Effect of Hemodiafiltration or Hemodialysis on Mortality in Kidney Failure
February 20, 2024
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
February 13, 2024
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
October 5, 2023
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
September 28, 2023
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
September 25, 2023
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
September 14, 2023
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.
New tool predicts when kidney transplant candidates can expect a good organ match
July 12, 2023
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.
Providers show large discrepancies in follow-up care for children with acute kidney injury
July 4, 2023
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.
Transportation woes remain a major issue for people who need in-centre dialysis
May 30, 2023
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.
