RENAL FAILURE

This study tested a computer tool called PREVENT, designed to help homecare nurses decide which patients need their first visit most urgently after leaving the hospital. It involved nearly 2,000 patients with conditions like heart failure and diabetes. The goal was to see if usin…

This study tested a new type of hemodialysis filter called ELISIO-HX. It aimed to check if the filter was safe for patients with kidney failure and if it could better remove certain waste products from the blood. The study involved 22 stable patients who were already on long-term…

This study compared a new lab-made blood vessel against standard surgery for creating dialysis access in people with kidney failure. Researchers tested whether the engineered vessel works as well as the patient's own vein for connecting to dialysis machines. The goal was to provi…

This study aimed to find a more accurate way to measure kidney function in people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Researchers compared a newer blood test (cystatin C) and standard tests against a precise, specialized measurement. The goal was to see if the newer test cou…

This study tested if new, non-invasive ultrasound scans could predict whether a surgically created dialysis access point would work properly. Researchers followed 76 patients with kidney failure, using special ultrasound techniques to measure blood vessel stiffness and function b…

This study aimed to understand if tracking a blood marker called cystatin C could give doctors early warning that a patient's kidneys might be harmed by the fluid-removing (diuretic) drugs used to treat sudden heart failure. Researchers followed 64 hospitalized patients, taking d…