Latest kidney failure Stories
Young blacks and patients without private insurance less likely to be assessed Highlights: Young black patients and patients without private health insurance are less likely to be assessed for a kidney transplant when they start dialysis. These patients are also less likely to be put on the transplant waiting list and to receive a kidney transplant. The findings may help explain the racial and socioeconomic disparities in access to kidney transplantation that are well documented. A...
Rep. John Lewis' introduction of "Kidney Disease Equitable Access, Prevention, and Research Act" seeks to assist nation's 400,000 kidney failure patients WASHINGTON, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kidney Care Partners (KCP), a broad-based coalition of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers and manufacturers working together to improve quality of care for individuals with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease, praised Rep. John Lewis (D-GA)...
In a study that included nearly 2 millions adults in Canada, the rate of progression to untreated kidney failure was considerably higher among older adults, compared to younger individuals, according to a study in the June 20 issue of JAMA. "Studies of the association among age, kidney function, and clinical outcomes have reported that elderly patients are less likely to develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) compared with younger patients and are more likely to die than to progress to...
Homeless patients experience increased rates of kidney failure and premature death, and they overuse costly emergency services Highlights: -Homeless kidney disease patients suffer from much higher rates of depression and substance abuse and are more likely to develop kidney failure and die prematurely than impoverished patients with stable housing. -Homeless kidney disease patients are also far more likely to use costly emergency medical services. Among patients with moderate to...
Hemodiafiltration does not improve survival or heart health, but intense treatments may help Highlights: A technique that removes additional toxins during dialysis does not improve kidney failure patients' survival or heart health, but intense treatments may provide a benefit. The technique, called hemodiafiltration, deserves more study. Kidney failure is on the rise and currently afflicts 2 million people worldwide. A technique that removes additional toxins during dialysis does not...
Other efforts needed to boost kidney failure patients' low physical capacity Highlights Patients with kidney failure have relatively poor physical health. Frequent dialysis does not markedly improve kidney failure patients' overall physical capacity compared with conventional dialysis. Kidney failure is on the rise and currently afflicts 2 million people worldwide. Some recent observational studies suggest that more frequent hemodialysis may prolong kidney...
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kidney Care Partners (KCP), a broad-based coalition of patient advocates, dialysis professionals, care providers and manufacturers working together to improve quality of care for individuals with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease, praised the Administration today for clarifying a provision of the Health Care Reform law ensuring equal treatment within health benefit exchanges of individuals with kidney failure....
Most covered by Medicare Plan D receive a low-income subsidy Highlights: In 2007, 64% of Medicare beneficiaries with kidney failure participated in Medicare's Part D prescription drug coverage program. Of these Part D enrollees, 72% received financial assistance from the program. Those who self-enrolled in Part D plans without financial assistance often chose more expensive coverage options. 17% of Medicare beneficiaries with kidney failure lacked a known...
Not all cases are unstoppable, and some can get better Highlights: Chronic kidney disease doesn't always lead to kidney failure, and in some cases, kidney function can improve. In this study, 10% of patients did not experience progressive kidney dysfunction, and 3% demonstrated clearly improved kidney function. 60 million people globally have chronic kidney disease. Not all patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are destined for kidney failure, according to...
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of World Kidney Day today, former Georgetown University stand-out, NBA all-star and leading kidney patient advocate Alonzo Mourning met with key lawmakers and White House staff to raise awareness about kidney disease and urge them to ensure individuals diagnosed with kidney failure - also known as end stage renal disease (ESRD) - receive equal treatment under the health care reform law. Under current law,...
