CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE

This study looked at whether a 24-week exercise program can improve physical fitness, muscle strength, and overall health in people who received a kidney transplant. 345 adults joined the study six months after their surgery. Researchers compared those who exercised with those wh…

This study tested a special implant that slowly releases the drug sirolimus around a new dialysis fistula (a surgically created blood vessel connection). The goal was to see if it helps the fistula mature and stay usable for dialysis in people with end-stage kidney disease. The t…

This study tested a special collagen implant that slowly releases a drug called sirolimus. It was placed around a new blood vessel connection (fistula) during surgery in 136 people aged 65+ with kidney failure on dialysis. The goal was to see if the implant helps the fistula matu…

This study tested whether doing hand grip exercises with a dynamometer for six weeks helps the surgically created blood vessel connection (fistula) mature and stay open in adults on hemodialysis. 34 patients were randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard care. …

This study looked at 167 adults with kidney failure who were on either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Researchers compared their blood levels of calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals to see how each dialysis type affects bone health. The goal was to gather information, no…

This study looked at 120 teenagers aged 10 to 15 who had heart surgery for congenital heart disease when they were younger. Researchers checked their blood and urine to see how many had chronic kidney disease. They also reviewed medical records to find out what might have raised …

This study looked at 395 adults on long-term dialysis to understand how often their blood pressure drops dangerously during treatment and why. Researchers collected medical history, dialysis details, and blood pressure readings to find patterns and risk factors. The goal is to he…