RENAL FAILURE

This study tested a lab-made blood vessel (Human Acellular Vessel, or HAV) against the standard surgically-created fistula (AVF) for people with kidney failure who need dialysis. The goal was to see which one works better and is safer for connecting to the dialysis machine. The t…

This study checked the safety of a new dialysis filter called ELISIO™-HX in 22 adults with kidney failure who were already on dialysis. The main goal was to make sure the filter did not lower blood protein (albumin) levels, while also improving removal of certain waste products. …

This study looked at 213 adults with severe liver disease who were being evaluated for a liver transplant. Researchers compared two different blood tests (cystatin C and creatinine) to see which one more accurately measures kidney function. The goal was to find a better way to de…

This study looked at whether special ultrasound tests can predict if a surgically created blood vessel connection (called an arteriovenous fistula or AVF) will work well for dialysis in people with end-stage kidney disease. Researchers measured artery stiffness and blood flow in …

This study looked at whether getting 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 receiv…

This study looked at a new computer tool designed to help homecare nurses decide which patients need the most urgent care after leaving the hospital. Researchers tested the tool with nearly 2,000 patients who had conditions like diabetes, heart failure, or lung disease. The goal …

This study looked at whether measuring a substance called cystatin C in the blood can help doctors spot kidney problems early in people being treated for acute heart failure. Researchers tracked 64 patients during their hospital stay. The goal was to understand how cystatin C lev…