Journal Watch - Chronic Kidney Disease
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Meta-analysis of Urgent Start vs. Conventional Start PD
Analysis of data from 27 studies found comparable post-procedure infections, peritonitis, and exit site infections, technique survival, and transfer to HD for urgent and conventional start PD. Urgent start PD had a signficantly higher risk of mechanical complications such as leaks, and significantly higher mortality rates.
Read the abstract » | (added 2024-03-15)
Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease, Meta analysis, Peritoneal Dialysis
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Quanta SC+ Efficacy and Safety
A human factors test of the Quanta SC+ of 60 patients in the UK (1,333 treatments) using conventional, thrice weekly schedules had no serious adverse events. Ultrafiltration was within acceptable limits.The threshold standardized Kt/V was exceeded in 94% of treatments, and in 97.6% of patients who did not have significantly residual kidney function.
Read the abstract » | (added 2020-11-12)
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High Fiber Diet May Save Lives on PD
A study of 881 PD patients followed for up to 12 years found that participants who ate more fiber tended to be younger, male, and have more residual kidney function. In those who did not have diabetes, each 1 gram increase in daily fiber intake independently predicted improved survival by 13%.
Read the abstract » | (added 2019-08-14)
Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease, Dietary Fiber, Mortality, Peritoneal Dialysis
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Iron-based Binder Safe and Effective in PD
A study conducted with 84 PD patients compared sucroferric oxyhydroxide (n=56) to sevelamer (n=28). After a year, both groups had serum phosphate levels within the target range. The iron-based binder required fewer pills per day and resulted in fewer adverse events. Read the abstract.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-11-13)
Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis; Phosphate Binder, Sevelamer Carbonate, Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
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Remote Monitoring in PD May Catch Problems Early and Reduce Costs
A simulation study using 12 patient profiles has determined that the ability to obtain clinical treatment information from PD could avoid the use of home and ER visits and hospital stays by identifying problems early, saving an estimated $7,088 to $23,364 across Italy, Germany, and the U.S. Read the abstract.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-11-13)
Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease, Economics, End stage Renal Disease, Peritoneal Dialysis, Remote Therapy Management, Telemedicine
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Which PD Exit Site Dressing is Better?
Is an occlusive dressing better to reduce exit site or tunnel infections? A semi-occlusive one? It made no difference, found a new analysis of 2,460 incident PD patients. Read the abstract.
Read the abstract » | (added 2017-11-13)
Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease, Dressing, Nursing, Peritoneal Dialysis