RENAL FAILURE

This study tested a man-made blood vessel (HAV) against the standard surgically-created one (AVF) for dialysis in 242 adults with kidney failure. The goal was to see which works better and lasts longer for hemodialysis. Results focus on how well the vessel functions at 6 months a…

This study tested a new dialysis filter called ELISIO-HX in 22 adults with kidney failure. The main goal was to see if the filter was safe by checking that it did not lower blood albumin levels. The study also looked at how well the filter removed certain waste products from the …

This study looked at 76 adults with end-stage kidney disease to see if special ultrasound tests could predict whether a surgically created blood vessel connection (arteriovenous fistula) would work well for dialysis. The researchers measured artery stiffness and blood vessel func…

This study looked at whether adding an islet transplant after a kidney transplant helps people with type 1 diabetes keep their kidney working longer. Researchers reviewed records of 327 kidney transplant recipients in France from 2000 to 2017. They compared those who also got isl…

This study tested a new decision-support tool called PREVENT to help nurses prioritize patients moving from hospital to homecare. Researchers looked at whether using the tool reduced the number of patients readmitted to the hospital within 60 days. About 1,900 adults with conditi…

This study looked at 64 people hospitalized for acute heart failure to see if a blood marker called cystatin C could predict kidney problems caused by diuretic (water pill) treatment. Researchers measured cystatin C levels daily and compared them to standard kidney tests. The goa…

This study looked at 213 adults with liver cirrhosis who were being evaluated for a liver transplant. Researchers compared two types of blood tests—cystatin C and creatinine—to see which one more accurately measures kidney function. The goal was to find a better way to detect kid…