Oral simnotrelvir can shorten COVID-19 symptoms, trial shows … Denosumab linked to higher severe hypocalcemia in older women on dialysis … Study extended to gauge brain aging in Black Americans …...
Study: Trazodone, CBT as effective as no treatment in long-term dialysis patients
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 16, 2024
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and trazodone had the same effect as doing nothing for mild to moderate insomnia in people on dialysis, a new study finds.
Growing kidney patient population creates opportunity for more control and better care
By
Michael Aragon
Nov 30, 2023
Skilled nursing facilities play a vital throughput role in our nation’s healthcare system, but that role is increasingly tested by their ability to support a rapidly growing population of dialysis patients....
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 26
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 26, 2023
State fines nursing home $200K over staffing requirements … Health tech vital for rural healthcare, but not a ‘silver bullet’ for shortages or care improvements: panel … Fresenius recalls some...
Some people with acute kidney injury on dialysis too long, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 29, 2023
People with acute kidney injury who need outpatient dialysis after getting out of the hospital are often put on dialysis indefinitely — something that could put them at unnecessary risk for other problems,
Staying active during dialysis is healthier, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 17, 2023
People who are undergoing dialysis who exercise lightly are admitted to the hospital less often and they’re physically fitter, too.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 28, 2023
CMS tightens guidance for nursing home dialysis providers … CDC: TB cases rose in 2022, but haven’t hit prepandemic levels … FDA panel backs accelerated approval for Biogen’s ALS drug … Low...
CMS tightens guidance for nursing home dialysis providers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 23, 2023
Federal officials on Wednesday updated guidance meant to improve the delivery of nursing home dialysis, a service many providers have been adding to attract new residents and improve quality of life for...
WellSky, Dialyze Direct partner on SNF dialysis
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 06, 2023
WellSky has teamed up with kidney care firm Dialyze Direct to connect medical teams across the care continuum and coordinate treatment for patients needing dialysis in skilled nursing.
FDA approves first oral anemia drug for renal patients on dialysis
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2023
The agency has approved Jesduvroq tablets (daprodustat), the first oral treatment for kidney disease-related anemia in adults who have received dialysis for four months or more.