Journal Watch
PD in PKD?
There is yet more evidence that people with PDK can successfully do PD. Researchers in Peking analyzed survival data from people with PKD between1993 and 2015 on PD vs. HD. Additionally, they matched PD patients who did and did not have PKD. Neither PD nor PKD independently predicted mortality.
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Predicting Cardiovascular Risk in PD
What are the cardiovascular risk factors in PD? In a small (N=112) retrospective study among incident PD patients followed for more than a year, traditional risk factors did not predict heart problems—however, excess blood volume, low serum albumin levels, and mitral valve calcification did.
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Can PD Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?
A build up of amyloid beta (Aβ) is believed to cause dementia in Alzheimer’s disease, and the organs and tissues can help clear Aβ from the blood. Plasma Aβ levels were measured before and after PD in 30 new PD patients. Daily PD was also done in mice for one month, with Aβ levels measured. In both groups, PD significantly reduced Aβ levels.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-08-17)
Pregnancy Outcomes with Short Daily HD
A case report from France observed two pregnant women who chose to continue doing short daily HD. The resulting babies were moderately premature but had no other complications.
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Preventing Fibrosis in PD
A new review paper covers how fibrosis occurs on PD and treatment options to stop it.
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Tags: How Dialysis Works , What Is The Best Dialysis Option For Me
How Best to Disinfect PD Bag Ports
Which is better to clean PD bag ports: 70% alcohol or 2% chlorhexidine—and how long should each product be used? Among 300 PD bags inoculated with five microbes, a scrub with 2% chlorhexidine for at least 5 seconds had the best results, followed by an alcohol scrub for at least 10 seconds.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-08-17)
Hydrogels as Scaffolding for Kidney Regeneration
This review article discusses the potential for hydrogels to be used as a structure and cell carrier for regenerating kidneys. Cutting-edge biofabrication approaches such as micromolding, microfluidics, and stem cells are also covered.
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PD for People with PKD—It’s Possible
Many believe that large, polycystic kidneys make PD impossible. A review has concluded that PD is well-tolerated in those with autosomal dominant PKD, with outcomes that are equivalent—or better—than in other patient groups.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-07-14)
Video Telemedicine for Home HD in the UK
The UK Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust began offering video based telemedicine to home HD patients in 2013. Interviews with ten members of the renal care team using the service revealed more efficient use of staff time, reduced travel, peace of mind, and higher job satisfaction. The team members believed the video communications boosted patients’ confidence.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-07-14)
Tags: Education Issues: For Patients And Professionals, Making Dialysis Better
New PD Strategies Using Icodextrin
A new article reports that icodextrin can be used in new ways, such as twice-daily exchanges and a single nocturnal PD exchange for treatment of congestive heart failure.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-07-14)