Nephrology

New research, presented by Melandrea Worsley, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA, and her team, suggests that racial and ethnic differences exist in arteriovenous access use in patients 1 year after haemodialysis initiation.

The study demonstrated a need for nephrologists to be better educated in recognising an association between CKD and menstrual abnormalities, as well as to communicate across disciplines to ensure patients are getting adequate care.

A new study shows that structured exercise routines and higher activity could help to slow down the decline in kidney function in older patients with chronic kidney disease, as well as improve their general health overall.

Previous research has shown an association between longer intervals of pre-operative haemodialysis and surgery and post-operative mortality, but the current study has provided new insights on socially vulnerable patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Patients with Type 1 diabetes who have received a kidney transplant may experience a reduced transplant failure risk, as well as a boost in life expectancy, following pancreatic islet transplantation, versus insulin alone.

Study suggests pregnant females with pre-eclampsia are at an increased risk of chronic hypertension, reduced kidney function, and albuminuria.

A research team investigated relationships between psychological distress and adherence to self-management recommendations in CKD…

We fondly remember John Mills MBE, patient advocate who was dedicated to raising awareness and improving care for patients with vasculitis.