Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT)—a technique used to identify genetic defects in embryos created through in vitro fertilization before pregnancy—helps prospective parents to prevent passing on disease-causing mutations ...
Aug 27, 2020
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Results from a new study indicate that routinely assessing symptoms in patients with kidney failure who are undergoing hemodialysis can empower patients in their discussions with their healthcare providers. Greater efforts ...
Aug 25, 2020
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New research indicates that seasonal flu vaccination rates are lower among dialysis facilities with larger proportions of minority patients, and the gap seems to be widening over time. The findings appear in an upcoming issue ...
Aug 13, 2020
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New research provides insights on the effects of cystic fibrosis in the kidneys. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of JASN, point to the potential for a urine test related to the disease.
Jul 23, 2020
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New research suggests that individuals with kidney failure may face a higher risk of dying prematurely if they're exposed to air pollution from wildfires. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of JASN.
Jul 17, 2020
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Two new studies examine the health and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who have undergone kidney transplantation or are receiving hemodialysis. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN.
Jul 7, 2020
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Results from a new study indicate a need to reconsider certain medical terms and phrases that clinicians use when communicating with patients who have kidney disease. More patient-focused terminology may improve patient autonomy, ...
Jun 25, 2020
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Results from a new study provide insights on the positive and negative effects of the electronic medical record (EMR) on the education of physicians training to become kidney specialists. The findings appear in an upcoming ...
Jun 23, 2020
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Results from a new study indicate that many patients with kidney failure regret initiating dialysis, and those who choose dialysis to please their doctors or family members may be more likely to experience regret. The findings ...
Jun 4, 2020
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A new study has uncovered inequities in access to kidney transplantation in the UK despite its universal healthcare system. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of CJASN.
May 29, 2020
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