RenalWEB Recent Dialysis News Archives

Return to RenalWEB Home Page

RECENT NEWS ARCHIVES

Fri/Sat, Nov. 29-30

Nov. 29, 2019

Previous

	Kidney Care Community Encouraged by New USRDS Data, Stresses the Need for Continued Improvement Press release from Kidney Care Partners.
	Heritage Diets and Culturally Appropriate Dietary Advice May Help Combat Chronic Diseases Free, full-text, New Online article from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
	Effects of Long-Term Aerobic Training and Detraining on Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Pilot Study OnlineFirst abstract from the International Journal of Artificial Organs.
	Matters of Life and Death: Why Do Older Patients Choose Conservative Management? Online First abstract from American Journal of Nephrology.
	Articles in Press Abstracts from American Journal of Kidney Diseases: Obstetric Deliveries in US Women With ESKD: 2002-2015 A Novel Inside-out Access Approach for Hemodialysis Catheter Placement in Patients With Thoracic Central Venous Occlusion
	Efficacy and Tolerability of Sofosbuvir and Daclatasvir for Treatment of Hepatitis C Genotype 1 & 3 in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis- a prospective interventional clinical trial Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Is Too Much Salt Harmful? Yes Free, full-text, First Online article from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Temporal Trends in Living Kidney Donation in France between 2007 and 2017 Advance Article abstract from NDT.
	Nephrology a Discipline Evolving into Complexity: between Complex Systems and Philosophy Free, full-text, First Online article from Journal of Nephrology.
	Red Cell Transfusion in Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States in the Current Era of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents First Online abstract from Journal of Nephrology.
	B Braun

Patient Safety Still Problematic 20 Years After 'To Err Is Human' Report
Article from HealthLeaders Media.

Increasingly Bitter Personal Rivalry Between Azar And Verma Threatens To Derail Administration's Health Goals
News summary from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Nov. 27, 2019

Previous

	Lourdes Hospital (Camden, NJ) Transplant Center Admits Giving Wrong Person Kidney Transplant Articles and videos from 3CBS Philly from CNN.
	What To Do When Chronic Illness Is a Source of Embarrassment Posting from the KevinMD blog.
	Repurposing Old Drugs: Mannitol for Intradialytic Hypotension Posting from the Nephrology Journal Club. Twitter: @NephJC and #NephJC.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from Clinical Kidney Journal: A Simple Modification of Dialysate Potassium: Its Impact on Plasma Potassium Concentrations and the Electrocardiogram Diabetes Mellitus: a Single Cardiorenal Syndrome Umbrella Biotin Supplement Interference with Immunoassays for Parathyroid Hormone and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D in a Patient with Metabolic Bone Disease on Maintenance Hemodialysis
	Impact of Prior Stroke on Major Clinical Outcome in Chronic Kidney Disease: the Salford Kidney Cohort Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	First Online Abstracts from Journal of Nephrology: Higher Serum Phosphorus Predicts Residual Renal Function Loss in Male but Not Female Incident Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Geriatric Nutrition Risk Index Is Associated with Renal Progression, Cardiovascular Events and All Cause Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease
	Epidemiology Research to Foster Improvement in Chronic Kidney Disease Care Article in Press abstract from Kidney International.
	Parathyroidectomy Influences Coronary Artery Calcium Score in Asymptomatic Hemodialysis Patients with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Online First abstract from American Journal of Nephrology.
	Medical Devices Bigger Culprit in Antibiotic Resistant Infections Than Surgical Procedures, CDC Analysis Shows Brief from Healthcare DIVE.
	Myron L Company

Working-Age Americans Dying at Higher Rates, Especially in Economically Hard-Hit States
Press release from Virginia Commonweatlh University. Press release and abstract from the Journal of the American Medical Association. News brief from NEJM Journal Watch.

	July 2019 Dialysis Facility Compare Documents: July 2019 Dialysis Facility Compare National Provider Call Transcript (PDF) July 2019 Dialysis Facility Compare National Provider Call Q&A (PDF) July 2019 Dialysis Facility Compare National Provider Call Presentation (PDF)
	The $11 Million Dollar Medicare Tool That Gives Seniors the Wrong Insurance Information Article from ProPublica.

Return to Top

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Nov. 26, 2019

Previous

	Northwestern University Hosted Inaugural Kidney Disease Therapeutic Innovation Symposium - Oct. 18, 2019 Recap, tweet, and program (24-page pdf) from NU GoKidney2019.
	Merit Medical Lands Breakthrough Designation for Dialysis Stent Graft System Article from MassDevice.
	Press Announcements from the FDA: Statement on Efforts to Help Make Development of Biosimilar and Interchangeable Insulin Products More Efficient Statement on New Steps to Advance Innovation in Medical Device Sterilization with Ethylene Oxide
	Articles from MedGadget: IN.PACT AV Drug Coated Balloon for Dialysis Patients to Heal AV Fistulaes Eko Releases New CORE Digital Stethoscope Offerings
	Advance Articles Abstracts from NDT: Sodium Thiosulfate and Progression of Vascular Calcification in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study The Effect of Increasing Dialysate Magnesium on Calciprotein Particles, Inflammation and Bone Markers: Post Hoc Analysis from a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
	Accepted Articles Abstracts from American Journal of Transplantation: Real-Life Food-Safety Behavior and Incidence of Food-Borne Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients Outcomes of Kidney Retransplantation after Graft Loss due to BK Virus Nephropathy in the Era of Newer Immunosuppressant Agents
	The Influence of Dialysate Ca Concentrations on the Therapeutic Effects of Etelcalcetide with Concomitant Drugs in Patients with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Accepted Article abstract from Nephrology.
	Central Obesity and Incident Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events in Hemodialysis Patients Article in Press abstract from Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases.
	The Psychosocial Impact of a Diagnosis of Hypertension in Pediatric Patients Free, full-text, Article in Press from Kidney International Reports.
	Risk for Skin Infections, Diabetes Increase With Statin Use Article from HealthDay.
	Listening to Patients Provides Insights into 'Diabetes Burnout,' Says Study in American Journal of Nursing Press release from the American Journal of Nursing.
	Myron L Company

	Larry Weed's 1971 Internal Medicine Grand Rounds 54-minute YouTube video. Editor's note: Rarely does one see evidence of someone who is two generations ahead of his time and who was also a consummate practitioner in his own time. I couldn't stop watching this. His talk just kept getting better.
	Free, Full-Text, Online First Articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association: Implementation Strategies for Cardiovascular Polypills Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at a Crossroads: Precision Medicine or Polypill?
	‘It’s The Wild West’: Experts Warn Consumers To Be Careful If Shopping For ACA Plan Outside Federal Marketplace News summary from Kaiser Health News.

CROWNWeb December Town Hall
Thursday, December 19, 2019 2:00 pm. Registration now open.

Return to Top

Monday, Nov. 25

Nov. 25, 2019

Previous

	KidneyX Project Request for Information Tweet and document (11-page pdf). Responses are due by December 13.
	Webinar: Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) Model Options - Introduction The Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model team hosted a Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) Model Options introduction webinar on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST.
	KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines for Nutrition in Chronic Kidney Diesease: 2019 UPDATE Notice from the National Kidney Foundation. Comments need to be submitted by Dec. 2.
	Dialysis Tourism, an Emerging Medical Niche in Sabah, Malaysia Article from Total Croatia News.
	Diality Secures $10 million in Series A Funding Press release and web site.
	KidneyWk 2019: Successful Pregnancy Outcomes Across the Spectrum of Kidney�Diseases Posting from the AJKD blog.
	Could Arteriovenous Fistula Creation be Reno-Protective? Press release and free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Arteriovenous Fistula Use in the United States and Dialysis Facility�Level Comorbidity Burden Article in Press abstract from American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
	Regional Citrate Anticoagulation in CRRT Posting from the Renal Fellow Network blog.
	New Model for Predicting Kidney Injury after Common Heart Procedure Press release from Yale University. Free, Open Access article from JAMA Network Open.
	Effectiveness and Safety of Ferric Carboxymaltose Therapy in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: an observational study Free, full-text, Advance Article from Clinical Kidney Journal.
	An International Comparison of Deceased Donor Kidney Utilization: What Can the US and UK Learn from Each Other? Accepted Article abstract from American Journal of Transplantation.
	Labile Plasma Iron Levels in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients Treated by Intravenous Iron Supplementation Accepted Article abstract from Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.
	Myron L Company

	UVA Doctors Decry Aggressive Billing Practices By Their Own Hospital Article from Kaiser Health News.
	Free, Full-Text, New Online Articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association: Lifecycle Regulation of Artificial Intelligence� and Machine Learning�Based Software Devices in Medicine Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, and Clinical Practice—Can the Past Inform the Present? Addressing Bias in Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
	High Out-Of-Pocket Costs Can Make Lifesaving Medications out of Reach for Millions of Americans with Cardiovascular Disease Press release from the American Heart Association.

Revamped Tool To Help Medicare Patients Pick Prescription Plans Steering Them Toward More Expensive Coverage
News summary from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Fri/Sat, Nov. 22-23

	Webinar: Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) Model Options - Introduction The Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model team hosted a Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) Model Options introduction webinar on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST.
	New Model for Predicting Kidney Injury after Common Heart Procedure Press release from Yale University. Free, Open Access article from JAMA Network Open.

Nov. 22, 2019

Previous

	Peritoneal Dialysis Use Has Increased in the United States after Medicare Payment Reform Press release and free, full-text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN articles from the American Society of Nephrology: Trends in Peritoneal Dialysis Use in the United States after Medicare Payment Reform Public Policy and Patient Choice of Dialysis Modality
	Dialysis in the Undocumented: Driving Policy Change with Data Free, full-text, Published Online First article by Lilla Cervantes, MD from Journal of Hospital Medicine. Tweet from Matthew Sparks, MD.
	Dialysis Companies Allege Newly Enacted California Law Will Harm Patients, Medical Providers Article from Legal Newsline. Complaint (49-page pdf) filed Nov. 5 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California-Southern Division.
	Medtronic Drug-Coated Balloon Receives U.S. FDA Approval to Treat Arteriovenous Fistula Lesions Press release.
	Fresenius Medical Care Places Bonds with a Volume of 1.75 Billion Euros Press release.
	Home Dialysis & The Nephrology Social Worker Posting from the KidneyViews blog.
	Free, Open Access Articles from BMC Nephrology: Depressive Symptoms and Dietary Nonadherence among End Stage Renal Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Therapy: Systematic Review Risk Factors for Foot Ulceration in Adults with End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: a Prospective Observational Cohort Study Effects of Patient Age on Patency of Chronic Hemodialysis Vascular Access A Hemodialysis Patient with Bone Disease after Pregnancy: a Case Report Evaluation of Five Different Renal Recovery Definitions for Estimation of Long-Term Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery Associated Acute Kidney Injury
	Online First Articles from Blood Purification: Full-text articles: Validity of Intermittent Infusion Hemodiafiltration Prevention of Intradialytic Hypotension with Intermittent Back-Filtrate Infusion Haemodiafiltration: Insights into the Underlying Mechanism (6-page pdf) Abstracts for Intermittent Infusion Hemodiafiltration (I-HDF) Abstracts: Outcomes of Intermittent Infusion Hemodiafiltration in Patients with Cardiac Hypofunction on Maintenance Hemodialysis Relationship between Dose of Bolus Dialysate Infusion and Blood Pressure in Intermittent Infusion Hemodiafiltration Factors Affecting Intermittent Infusion Hemodiafiltration In vitro Evaluation of Solute Removal Characteristics in Intermittent Infusion Hemodiafiltration
	Impact of Serum Bicarbonate Levels on Muscle Mass and Kidney Function in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Online First abstract from American Journal of Nephrology.
	KidneyWk 2019: Pain Management in�ESKD Posting from the AJKD blog.
	Gilead DAAs Safe, Effective for Adults with HCV, Severe Renal Impairment Article from Healio.
	Elimination of Contrast Agent Gadobutrol with Sustained Low Efficiency Daily Dialysis Compared to Intermittent Hemodialysis Free, full-text, Online First article from Kidney & Blood Pressure Research.
	AARP Names 2019 Quality Measures Innovation Grant Winners Press release.
	Dravon Medical

	Democrats Press Trump Officials over Drop in Obamacare Signups amid Website Problems Article from The Hill.
	House Passes Bill to Create OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention Standard News brief from the American Hospital Association. Press releases from the American Nurses Association and National Nurses United.
	Efforts To Move The Needle On Flu Shot Rates Get Stuck Article from Kaiser Health News.
	Nursing Shortage Collides with Rising Baby Boomer Population Article from Healthcare Finance.

	Implementation of Changes in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) and Payment for Dialysis Furnished for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in ESRD Facilities for Calendar Year (CY) 2020 (4-page pdf) MLN Matters document and link to Transmittal 262 (14-page pdf).
	CROWNWeb New User Training Registration now open for Dec. 10 session.

Return to Top

Thursday, Nov. 21

Nov. 21, 2019

Previous

	How This 27-Year-Old Ran a Marathon While Undergoing Dialysis Three Days a Week Article from Runner's World.
	Sudden Cardiac Death in Chronic Renal Disease: Etiology and Risk Reduction Strategies Free, full-text, Advance Article from NDT.
	Improved Outpatient Haemodialysis Adequacy Using Queued Schedules Early View abstract from Journal of Renal Care.
	Cinacalcet Treatment Significantly Improves All-Cause and Cardiovascular Survival in Dialysis Patients: Results from a Meta-Analysis Free, full-text, Online First article from Kidney & Blood Pressure Research.
	Rationale and Design of a Multicenter Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and At-Risk for CKD Electronic Health Records-Based Registry: CURE-CKD Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	The Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes in Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Free, full-text, Online First article from CardioRenal Medicine.
	The Noblesse of Kidney Physiology Free, full-text article from Kidney International.
	Should the United States Employ Free Market Practices to Solve the Hidden Public Health Crisis of Chronic Kidney Disease? Accepted Article abstract from American Journal of Transplantation.
	KidneyWk 2019: Intermittent Fasting and Kidney Disease Posting from the AJKD blog.
	Nipro Medical

	Senate Panel Holds Hearing on Nominee for FDA Commissioner News brief from the American Hospital Association.
	Do 160 Million Americans Really Like Their Health Plans? Kind Of Article from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Nov. 20, 2019

Previous

	Webinar: NHSN Dialysis Surveillance Call on Dec. 4 and 5 Notice from the Northwest Renal Network.
	Robotic Transplants Safe for Kidney Disease Patients with Obesity Press release from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
	Persons' Experiences of Suffering from Nephrotic Syndrome Free, full-text, Early View article from Journal of Renal Care.
	Free, Full-Text Articles from American Journal Of Kidney Diseases: Implantable Defibrillators for Primary Prevention of Sudden Death in Patients on Dialysis A Quality Improvement Initiative Targeting CRRT Delivered Dose: The What, the How, and the Why Antibiotics and Kidney Stones: Perturbation of the Gut-Kidney Axis Supplement Use by US Adults With CKD: A Population-Based Study
	Patient-Centred Outcomes in Anaemia and Renal Disease: A Systematic Review Free, full-text, Online First review article from Kidney Diseases.
	Free, Open Access Articles from Osteoporosis International: The Association between Chronic Kidney Disease, Falls, and Fractures: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The Prevalence and Incidence of Vertebral Fractures in End-Stage Renal Disease and the Role of Parathyroid Hormone
	Efficacy Analysis of Medical and Surgical Treatments in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Abstract from American Journal of Otolaryngology.
	Increasing Nephrologist Awareness of Symptom Burden in Older Hospitalized End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Online First abstract from American Journal of Nephrology.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from NDT: Survival of Patients Treated with Extended-Hours Hemodialysis in Europe: an Analysis of the ERA-EDTA Registry Targeted Broad-Based Genetic Testing by Next-Generation Sequencing Informs Diagnosis and Facilitates Management in Patients with Kidney Diseases
	Dialysis-Associated Allergic Reactions during Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and Hemodialysis: a Case Report Early View abstract from Hemodialysis International.
	Preoperative Assessment for Percutaneous and Open Surgical Arteriovenous Fistula Creation in Patients for Hemodialysis Free, full-text, Advance Article from Clinical Kidney Journal.
	Correlation between Kidney Transplantation and Colorectal Cancer in Hemodialysis Patients: a Nationwide, Retrospective, Population-based Cohort Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Cancer.
	HbA1c Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk Article from HealthDay.
	E-meditation: A New Tool for an Ancient Technique Press release from the Medical University of South Carolina.
	Nipro Medical

The Case Of The ACA's Disappearing Taxes
Article from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Nov. 19, 2019

Previous

	KidneyX Launches Redesign Dialysis Phase 2 Tweet and Phase 2 webpage from KidneyX. Press release (3-page pdf) from the American Society of Nephrology. Article from Kidney News Online. Submissions are due by Jan. 31, 2020.
	The Darkside of Healthcare Consolidation Article from American Council on Science and Health. (article excerpt regarding overuse of Epogen and iron supplements) "Chains may be more willing than independent facilities to accept this [malpractice] risk if they have large financial reserves to pay for any future litigation, allowing them to behave in ways that increase their profits even if it makes it more likely they will face malpractice lawsuits. Perhaps reflecting this, DaVita has made at least four settlements exceeding $100 million in the last 10 years."
	2019 DOPPS Practice Monitor Update Researchers from the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) Program will host a web conference on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 3 p.m. EST. The conference will be moderated by Bruce Robinson, MD, MS, FASN, Scientific Director of the DOPPS Program. DOPPS Practice Monitor data update is available now.
	New 2020 KDIGO Executive Committee Press release from Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO).
	Sharon Scribner Pearce Named Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at NKF Press release from the National Kidney Foundation.
	Dialysis: “Prescription” � or “Pact”? Posting from the KidneyViews blog.
	Does the Patient Come Last in Health Care? Posting from the KevinMD blog.
	Home Hemodialysis Prescription: A Practical Guide Posting from the Renal Fellow Network blog.
	ISN-ACT Toolkit To Be Launched at WCN 2020 Press release from the International Society of Nephrology.
	KidneyWk 2019 � To Treat or Not to Treat: Medication Toxicity and Clinical�Conundrums Posting from the AJKD blog.
	Last Month in Nephrology - October Update Four summaries.
	17th International Congress of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Nov. 19-22, Tabiz, Iran Tweet, #ISNacademy, and access to live streaming page.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from Clinical Kidney Journal: Integrated Care: Enhancing Transition from Renal Replacement Therapy Options to Home Hemodialysis Acute Kidney Injury and Adverse Outcomes of Critical Illness: Correlation or Causation? The Effect of Natriuretic C-Type Peptide and Its Change over Time on Mortality in Patients on Hemodialysis or Hemodiafiltration
	Rating End-of-Life Care After Stopping Dialysis (Registration required.) CME article from MedPage Today.
	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN Articles: Contraception and CKD Genetic Testing for APOL1 Genetic Variants in Clinical Practice: Finally Starting to Arrive
	Free, Full-Text Articles from Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease: Lupus Nephritis: How Far Have We Come, and Where Are We Headed? Lupus Nephritis: Breaking the Lull
	Advance Articles Abstracts from NDT: Dialysis Initiation Improves Calcification Propensity Targeted Broad-Based Genetic Testing by Next-Generation Sequencing Informs Diagnosis and Facilitates Management in Patients with Kidney Diseases
	Nov. 18-22 Is US Antibiotic Awareness Week Notice from the Northwest Renal Network.
	High-Protein Diets May Harm Your Kidneys Press release from ERA-EDTA.
	With Blood Draws, Bedside Manners Matter Article from HealthDay.
	Medical Solutions International

	Most Physicians and Other Faculty in Large Medical Center Experienced Sexual Harassment Press release from the Journal of Women's Health.
	The Teachings of Chairman�Cao Article from For Better Science.
	The Startlingly High Cost Of The ‘Free’ Flu Shot Article from Kaiser Health News.

A Look Inside The Hospital Transparency Final Rule
Posting from Health Affairs blog.

Return to Top

Monday, Nov. 18

Nov. 18, 2019

Previous

	China's Organ Donation Figures Appear To Be Falsified, Study Claims Article from The BMJ. Free, Open Access article from BMC Medical Ethics.
	HHS Developed New Webpage Outlining Goals of the Advancing Kidney Health Initiative Tweet and webpage.
	Tweetorial on ESKD Incidence Trends in the U.S. Tweets from Eric Weinhandl.
	Dialysis Delays: Kansas Clinics Sit Unused for Years Awaiting State Inspections Article from Valliant News.
	'Lifting an Eternal Fog': Before and After a Life-Saving Kidney Transplant Article from Stuff.co.nz.
	Cleveland Clinic Doctor Leads Effort To Reduce Health Disparities among Black Men Article from FreshWater.
	Vitamin E-Loaded Membrane Dialyzers Reduce Hemodialysis Inflammaging Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Interventions to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Indigenous or Remote Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Scoping Review Free, Open Access article from Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease.
	Accepted Articles Abstracts from American Journal of Transplantation: Prevalence of Frailty among Kidney Transplant Candidates and Recipients in the United States: Estimates from a National Registry and Multi-center Cohort Study Can Donor Narratives Yield Insights? A Natural Language Processing Proof of Concept to Facilitate Kidney Allocation Tackling the Weight List Problem
	Published Ahead-of-Print Abstracts from Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension: Conservative vs. Preservative Management of Chronic Kidney Disease � Similarities and Distinctions Novel Options for Failing Allograft in Kidney Transplanted Patients to Avoid or Defer Dialysis Therapy Perspiration Interventions for Conservative Management of Kidney Disease and Uremia
	Sodium Toxicity in Peritoneal Dialysis: Mechanisms and "Solutions" First Online abstract from Journal of Nephrology.
	ISCHEMIA-CKD Trial: Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Treated with Invasive Heart Procedures Show No Reduction in Rate of Cardiac Events Press release from NYU Langone Health. Article from Internal Medicine News (registration required).
	Rare Genetic Variants Predispose to Sudden Cardiac Death Press release from Massachusetts General Hospital.
	Link between Inflammation and Mental Sluggishness Shown in New Study Press release from University of Birmingham.
	Side Effects Mild, Brief with Single Antidepressant Dose of Intravenous Ketamine Press release from the National Institutes of Health.
	Too Few Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes Getting Eye Exams Article from HealthDay.
	AmeriWater

	Study Casts Doubt on Angioplasty, Bypass for Many Heart Patients Article from HealthDay.
	Trump Reversed Course on Flavored e-Cigarette Ban over Fear of Job Losses: Report Article from The Hill.

	Trump Administration Announces Historic Price Transparency Requirements to Increase Competition and Lower Healthcare Costs for All Americans CMS press release, fact sheet #1 and fact sheet #2.
	CROWNWeb November Town Hall Registration now open for Nov. 21 event.

Return to Top

Fri/Sat, Nov. 15-16

	'Lifting an Eternal Fog': Before and After a Life-Saving Kidney Transplant Article from Stuff.co.nz.
	Vitamin E-Loaded Membrane Dialyzers Reduce Hemodialysis Inflammaging Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.

Nov. 15, 2019

Previous

	New Study Casts Doubt on China's Organ Donation Data Press release from Australian National University.
	Russian Scientists Create Wearable Artificial Kidney with Breakthrough Dialysis Regeneration Unit Article from Sputnik. 1-minute YouTube video.
	Wearable and Implantable Devices May Transform Care for Patients with Kidney Failure Press release from the American Society of Nephrology. Published Ahead of Print CJASN abstract.
	Articles from Kidney News Online: Kidney Health Needs Radical Innovation and Nephrology Must Lead the Way Air Pollution, Global Warming Contribute to Kidney Disease
	New Harris Poll Shows Many Americans Don't Know About Kidney Disease Risk Press release from the National Kidney Foundation.
	Policy Experts, Lawmakers Examine Barriers to Kidney Care (Registration required, but free.) Article from MedPage Today.
	Systematic Fluid Assessment in Hemodialysis: Development and Validation of a Decision Aid Free, full-text, Early View article from Journal of Renal Care.
	Exploring Care Attributes of Nephrologists Ranking Favorably on Measures of Value Published Ahead of Print JASN abstract and related editorial extract.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from Clincial Kidney Journal: Self-Reported Antidepressant Use in Hemodialysis Patients Is Associated with Increased Mortality Independent of Concurrent Depression Severity Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Very High Permeability Dialyzer and Comparison with Other High-Flux Dialyzer in Online Hemodiafiltration
	Advance Articles Abstracts from NDT: The Impact of Biomarkers of Acute Kidney Injury on Individual Patient Care Prevalence and Correlates of Physical Activity across Kidney Disease Stages: an Observational Multicenter Study
	Articles in Press Abstracts from Journal of Renal Nutrition: Estimating the Prevalence of Muscle Wasting, Weakness, and Sarcopenia in Hemodialysis Patients Antiproteinuria Effect of Calcitriol in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Vitamin D Deficiency: A Randomized Controlled Study Effect of Dietary Potassium Restriction on Serum Potassium, Disease Progression, and Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Association of Body Mass Index and Outcome in Acutely Ill Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Intensive Care Therapy
	Association of Food Insecurity and Acute Health Care Utilization in Children With End-stage Kidney Disease Abstract from JAMA Pediatrics.
	Association between Biomarkers of Mineral and Bone Metabolism and Removal of Calcium and Phosphate in Hemodialysis Online First abstract from Blood Purification.
	Cardiac MRI Measurements of Pericardial Adipose Tissue Volumes in Patients on In-Center Nocturnal Hemodialysis First Online abstract from Journal of Nephrology.
	Plasma Pseudouridine Levels Reflect Body Size in Children on Hemodialysis First Online abstract from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Genetics May Determine Who Benefits from Broccoli's Effects on Kidney Health Press release from the American Society of Nephrology.
	Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease Tied to Kidney Disease Article from HealthDay.
	High Dialysate Calcium Is a Risk Factor for Hospitalization, Death Article from Renal & Urology News.
	Life Experience Critical for Managing Type 2 Diabetes Press release from Carnegie Mellon University.
	Fish Oil Is Good Medicine for Heart Failure Article from HealthDay.
	Study Finds No Support for Purported Side Effects of PPIs (Registration required, but free.) Article from Reuters via Medscape Nephrology.
	RPC

	Yale Study: Doctors Give Electronic Health Records an 'F' Press release from Yale University.
	Doctors Paint Dire Picture Of Climate Change's Negative Health Effects On Children News summary from Kaiser Health News.
	Complementary Cancer Therapies 'Do More Harm Than Good' Article from The BBC.

	CMS' Star Quality Ratings Might Not Serve Patient Interests, Experts Warn (Registration required, but free.) Article from Modern Healthcare.
	Proposed Changes to Stark Law & Anti-Kickback Statute, Explained Article from Medical Economics.

Return to Top

Thursday, Nov. 14

Nov. 14, 2019

Previous

	Riding the Tide of Dialysis YouTube video (3:30) and tweet about Dr. Kopperschmidt, a dialysis patient and physicist.
	Kidney Health Needs Radical Innovation, ASN's Tod Ibrahim at Kidney Week Article from Kidney News Online.
	National Kidney Foundation Board Announces Anthony Tuggle as Chairman-elect, Dr. Paul M. Palevsky as President-elect Press release.
	Surgeons Succeed In Implanting Donor Kidney Using Robot Through Single Port Article and video from MedGadget.
	Renal Week 2019 Coverage Feature from UKidney.
	Patient-Centered Pharmacist Care in The Hemodialysis Unit: a Quasi-Experimental Interrupted Time Series Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	New (AV Fistula) Sensor Might Help Dialysis Patients Article from Taipei Times.
	Articles from Renal & Urology News: Survival Odds Better for Women vs Men on Hemodialysis Body Mass Index Modifies Dialysis Adequacy and Mortality Heart Disease More Common in HD Patients Who Live at Low Altitudes
	Online First Abstracts from Blood Purification: Nocturnal Hemodialysis Compared with Conventional Dialysis for End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment in Polycystic Kidney Disease Patients No Improvement of Hepatitis B Vaccination Response in Patients Dialysed with a Polymethylmethacrylate Membrane Compared to High-Flux Polysulfone: Results of the HEPADIAL Study
	Published Ahead-of-Print Abstracts from Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension: Intestinal Dialysis for Conservative Management of Uremia Charcoal for the Management of Pruritus and Uremic Toxins in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Microbiome Modulation to Correct Uremic Toxins and to Preserve Kidney Functions Plant-Based Diets for Prevention and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
	A Practical Guide for the Use of Very Low Calorie Diets in Adults with Chronic Kidney Disease Accepted Article abstract and full-text (29-page PDF) from Nephrology.
	Women Most Affected by Vascular Complications of Diabetes Press release from European Society of Cardiology.
	Baxter Delays Quarterly Report amid Internal Accounting Investigation Article from MassDevice.
	Appeals Court Upholds $29 Million Medical Negligence Verdict (for Hypertension and Kidney Failure) for Illinois Man Article from the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
	FDA Panel Rejects New Empagliflozin Indication for Type 1 Diabetes (Registration required, but free.) Article from Internal Medicine News.
	After Decades of Little Progress, Researchers May Be Catching Up to Sepsis Press release from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
	RPC

	CDC Report: 35,000 Americans Die of Antibiotic Resistant Infections Each Year Articles from STAT and HealthDay. Press release from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. CDC report is a 148-page pdf.
	Can 'Smart Toilets' Be the Next Health Data Wellspring? Press release from Morgridge Institute for Research.
	Mayo Clinic Study Finds Differences in How Men and Women Perceive Their Own Health News release.

Return to Top

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Nov. 13, 2019

Previous

	Dialysis Patients Panic As Financial ‘Life Raft’ Becomes Unmoored Article from California Healthline.
	Imposter Davita Marshall Nurse Pleads Guilty Articles from The Marshall News Messenger (Texas) and KLTV.com.
	Can Difelikefalin Scratch Uremic Pruritus? Posting from the Nephrology Journal Club. Twitter: @NephJC and #NephJC.
	2019, The Year of Kidney Policy Posting from the NKF's Advocacy in Action blog.
	Study: 'Pre-Habilitation' by Peer Coaches before Knee Replacement May Improve Outcomes Press release from Hospital for Special Surgery. Editor's note: Since U.S. nephrology never established renal rehabilitation and shows little interest in doing so, perhaps this is the route to develop this needed subspecialty.
	Hospitals Given Latitude To Select Transplant Candidates Don't Prioritize Sickest Patients Press release from University of Chicago.
	Racial Bias Seen in Heart Transplants Article from HealthDay.
	Patient, Graft Survival Excellent for Twin Kidney Transplant Article from HealthDay.
	Health Resources and Services Administration Releases 2020 Hospital Organ Donation Campaign Toolkit News brief from the American Hospital Association. Resource from OrganDonor.gov.
	The Production of On-Line Dialysis Water for Extracorporeal Dialysis: Proposals for an Increased Safety Upgrade: a Viewpoint Free, full-text, First Online article from Journal of Nephrology.
	Optimizing Renal Replacement Therapy for Patients Who Need Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Cross-Talk between Two Organ Support Machines Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Articles in Press Abstracts from American Journal of Kidney Diseases: The Frequency of Routine Blood Sampling and Patient Outcomes Among Maintenance Hemodialysis Recipients Race and Mortality in CKD and Dialysis: Findings From the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study Pulmonary Hypertension Subtypes and Mortality in CKD Donor-Recipient Relationship and Risk of ESKD in Live Kidney Donors of Varied Racial Groups
	Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure, A Safe Alternative To Anticoagulation For Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation And End-Stage Renal Disease On Hemodialysis: A Single Center Experience Accepted Article from Artifical Organs.
	New Study Suggests Intervention for Kidney Disease Can Reduce Hospitalizations and Costs Press release from the National Kidney Foundation.
	FDA Recall Notices: Baxter Prismaflex Control Units: Notice #1, #2, #3, #4, #5
	Heart Groups Publish New Performance, Quality Measures for BP Management News brief from NEJM Journal Watch.
	Want Extra Years of Life? Keep Blood Pressure Tightly Controlled Article from HealthDay.
	Akebia Secures $100 Million Non-Dilutive Term Loan Financing Press release.
	Myron L Company

	Millions in U.S. Lost Someone Who Couldn't Afford Treatment News brief and link to full story from HealthLeaders Media. Article from The Hill.
	Abundant Research Shows Gender Disparities in Medicine, but Too Few Know about It. Article from STAT.
	Bernie Sanders Secures Coveted Endorsement From Powerful Nurses Union News summary from Kaiser Health News. Article from The Hill. Press release from National Nurses United.
	Federal Policy Drives Hospital-Practice Deals but Not M&A between Hospitals, MedPAC Finds Article from HFMA.

	Verma Attacks Critics Of Medicaid Work Requirement, Pushes For Tighter Eligibility Article from Kaiser Health News. Press release and fact sheet from CMS.
	Medicare Made Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Overpayments for Chronic Care Management Services Notice from the HHS Office of Inspector General.

Return to Top

Tuesday, Nov. 12*

Nov. 12, 2019

Previous

	Articles from Kidney News Online: Kidney Health Initiative Aims to Spur Innovation in Kidney Sphere Through Collaboration With FDA, Others HHS-wide Forum on Advancing American Kidney Health Details Voluntary Payment Models Exclusively for Kidney Week Attendees In Case You Missed It: HHS Secretary Alex Azar Speaks to Open Kidney Week 2019
	Association of Specialist Physician Payment Model With Visit Frequency, Quality, and Costs of Care for People With Chronic Disease Free, Open Access article and related editorial from JAMA Network Open.
	Free, Full-Text CJASN Articles: CKD in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders—Trouble in Paradise How Does CREDENCE Inform Best Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors in CKD? Sex Differences in Kidney Replacement Therapy Initiation and Maintenance Optimizing Use of Deceased Donor Kidneys: Organ Waste While We Continue to Wait No Time to Wait—Optimizing Use of Deceased Donor Kidneys A Donor Utilization Index to Assess the Utilization and Discard of Deceased Donor Kidneys Perceived as High Risk
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from NDT: Preservation of Residual Kidney Function to Reduce Non-Urea Solutes Toxicity in Hemodialysis Transplant Papers of High Impact Published in the Year 2019 in NDT
	Effects of a Medium Cut-Off (Theranova�) Dialyzer on Hemodialysis Patients: a Prospective, Crossover Study Free, full-text, Advance Article from Clinical Kidney Journal.
	Lung Ultrasound�Guided Dry Weight Assessment and Echocardiographic Measures in Hypertensive Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study Article in Press abstract from American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
	Guideline on the Use of Iodinated Contrast Media in Patients with Kidney Disease 2018 Free, full-text, First Online article from Clinical and Experimental Nephrology.
	Major Adverse Renal Events (MARE): A Proposal to Unifying Renal Endpoints Advance Article abstract from NDT.
	Avoiding Problems in Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement Abstract from Seminars in Dialysis.
	Medical Solutions International

	Google Signs Healthcare Data and Cloud Computing Deal with Ascension Article from Reuters.
	Ethylene Oxide Plant Closures Put US on 'Cusp of a Major Medical Logistical Failure' Article from Healthcare DIVE.
	How Germany Averted An Opioid Crisis Article from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Monday, Nov. 11

Nov. 11, 2019

Previous

	High-Impact Clinical Trials Yield Results That Could Improve Kidney Care Press release from the American Society of Nephrology. Tweets from Neill Duncan and John Booth.
	Anupam Agarwal To Become Next President of the American Society Of Nephrology (2-page pdf) ASN press release.
	Kidney Week / ASN Annual Meeting Coverage: Renal & Urology News Medscape Nephrology Healio DocWire MedPage Today ASN Press Releases Twitter: #KidneyWk, @ASNKidney.
	ASN Podcasts of Kidney Week Podcasts from days 1-3 now available.
	Late-Breaking KIDNEY Clinical Trial Results: RenalGuard Therapy Prevents Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery Press release.
	Press Releases from the American Society of Nephrology: Hospitalizations among Dialysis Patients Are Higher in Areas with More Black Residents Automated Wearable Artificial Kidney May Improve Peritoneal Dialysis Combined Tests Can Predict Kidney Injury Risk in Critically Ill Children Rising Rates of Kidney Injury in Women Who Are Hospitalized during Pregnancy
	Common Muscle Relaxant Causes Severe Confusion in Patients with Kidney Disease Press release from the University of Western Ontario. Free, full-text, New Online article from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Article from HealthDay.
	Provider Press Releases: Fresenius Medical Care North America Presents New Insights for Kidney Care at the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Kidney Week DaVita Clinical Research Findings Featured at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019
	Developing a Better Dialyzer: A Conversation with Dr. Robert Kossmann Press release from Fresenius Medical Care.
	New Tool Predicts Five-Year Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease with High Accuracy Press release from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Press release, New Online article and editorial from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Article from HealthDay. Risk calculators from the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium (CKD-PC).
	Kidney Failure Patients Find Relief (from Dialysis Itch) in New Clinical Dialysis Drug Trial Press release from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Recently Published abstract from The New England Journal of Medicine.
	Should We Use Kidneys from Donors with Acute Kidney Injury for Renal Transplantation? Accepted Article abstract and free, full-text article (33-page PDF) from Nephrology.
	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN Articles: Transforming Care for Patients and Providers—Perspective from Nonprofit Providers Advancing American Kidney Health—Perspective from DaVita, Inc. Advancing American Kidney Health—Perspective from Fresenius Medical Care
	Everyday Life Experiences in Families with a Child with Kidney Disease Patient Editor's Choice of this abstract from Journal of Renal Care.
	Effects of Changes in Adult Erythropoietin Dosing Guidelines on Erythropoietin Dosing Practices, Anemia, and Blood Transfusion in Children on Hemodialysis: Findings from North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies (NAPRTCS) First Online abstract from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Kidney Disease Outcomes Differ between Severely Obese Kids vs. Adults after Bariatric Surgery Press release from Children's National Hospital.
	Supplements Don't Preserve Kidney Health in Type 2 Diabetes Press release from UW Medicine. New Online abstract and editorial from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Article from HealthDay.
	Published Ahead of Print JASN Abstracts: Economic Evaluation of Extending Medicare Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Recipients in the Current Era Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Vitamin K Antagonist Replacement by Rivaroxaban with or without Vitamin K2 in Hemodialysis Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: the Valkyrie Study
	Natural Language Processing of Electronic Health Records Is Superior to Billing Codes to Identify Symptom Burden in Hemodialysis Patients Article in Press abstract from Kidney International.
	Intensive and Well-Staffed Dialysis Practice Improves Patient Outcomes New data from CBN&D (Centro Brasiliense de Nefrologia & Dialise) from Brasilia-Brazil.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from Clinical Kidney Journal: Combinations of Mineral and Bone Disorder Markers and Risk of Death and Hospitalizations in the International Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study The Low-Protein Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease: 8 Years of Clinical Experience in a Nephrology Ward Spectrum and Dosing of Urate-Lowering Drugs in a Large Cohort of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Their Effect on Serum Urate Levels: a Cross-Sectional Analysisfrom the German Chronic Kidney Disease Study
	Factors Related to Suboptimal Recovery of Renal Function after Living Donor Nephrectomy: a Retrospective Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Higher Cholesterol Level Predicts Cardiovascular Event and Inversely Associates with Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients: 10-Year Outcomes of the Q-Cohort Study Accepted Article abstract from Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.
	Identification of the Most Clinically Useful Skeletal Muscle Mass Indices Pertinent to Sarcopenia and Physical Performance in Chronic Kidney Disease Accepted Article abstract from Nephrology.
	Press Releases from the American Heart Association: Studies Explore Potential Benefits and Costs of Increased Treatment to Achieve Lower Blood Pressure Strong Link Found between Level of Depression and Heart Disease, Stroke
	Best Tweet from Kidney Week These harbor captains need to become able sea captains — on the ocean of renal rehabilitation. "If the treatment of chronic uremia cannot fully rehabilitate the patient, the treatment is inadequate."
	Surgeons Transplanted Pig Skin Onto Humans for the First Time Article from OneZero.
	Medical Solutions International

	Americans Spending More Out-Of-Pocket on Mental Health Than Physical Health Article from Reuters Health.
	Vitamin E Acetate Is Leading Suspect in Vaping-Linked Lung Illnesses: CDC Article from HealthDay.

	Implementation of Changes in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) and Payment for Dialysis Furnished for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in ESRD Facilities for Calendar Year (CY) 2020 CMS Program Transmittal annoucement and link to document (14-page pdf).
	2020 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Fact sheet from CMS.
	Red States Go Back To The Drawing Board As Roadblocks Derail Medicaid Work Requirements News summary from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Fri/Sat, Nov. 8-9

	Best Tweet from Kidney Week These harbor captains need to become able sea captains — on the ocean of renal rehabilitation.
	High-Impact Clinical Trials Yield Results That Could Improve Kidney Care Press release from the American Society of Nephrology. Tweets from Neill Duncan and John Booth.
	ASN Podcasts of Kidney Week Day 1 episode now available.
	Late-Breaking KIDNEY Clinical Trial Results: RenalGuard Therapy Prevents Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery Press release.
	Hospitalizations among Dialysis Patients Are Higher in Areas with More Black Residents Press release from the American Society of Nephrology.
	Provider Press Releases: Fresenius Medical Care North America Presents New Insights for Kidney Care at the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Kidney Week DaVita Clinical Research Findings Featured at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019
	New Tool Predicts Five-Year Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease with High Accuracy Press release from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Press release, New Online article and editorial from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Article from HealthDay. Risk calculators from the Chronic Kidney Disease Prognosis Consortium (CKD-PC).
	Kidney Failure Patients Find Relief (from Dialysis Itch) in New Clinical Dialysis Drug Trial Press release from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Recently Published abstract from The New England Journal of Medicine.
	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN Articles: Transforming Care for Patients and Providers—Perspective from Nonprofit Providers Advancing American Kidney Health—Perspective from DaVita, Inc. Advancing American Kidney Health—Perspective from Fresenius Medical Care
	Automated Wearable Artificial Kidney May Improve Peritoneal Dialysis Press release from the American Society of Nephrology.
	Kidney Disease Outcomes Differ between Severely Obese Kids vs. Adults after Bariatric Surgery Press release from Children's National Hospital.
	Supplements Don't Preserve Kidney Health in Type 2 Diabetes Press release from UW Medicine. New Online abstract and editorial from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Article from HealthDay.
	Published Ahead of Print JASN Abstracts: Economic Evaluation of Extending Medicare Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Recipients in the Current Era Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Vitamin K Antagonist Replacement by Rivaroxaban with or without Vitamin K2 in Hemodialysis Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: the Valkyrie Study
	Intensive and Well-Staffed Dialysis Practice Improves Patient Outcomes New data from CBN&D (Centro Brasiliense de Nefrologia & Dialise) from Brasilia-Brazil.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from Clinical Kidney Journal: Combinations of Mineral and Bone Disorder Markers and Risk of Death and Hospitalizations in the International Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study The Low-Protein Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease: 8 Years of Clinical Experience in a Nephrology Ward Spectrum and Dosing of Urate-Lowering Drugs in a Large Cohort of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Their Effect on Serum Urate Levels: a Cross-Sectional Analysisfrom the German Chronic Kidney Disease Study
	Factors Related to Suboptimal Recovery of Renal Function after Living Donor Nephrectomy: a Retrospective Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Higher Cholesterol Level Predicts Cardiovascular Event and Inversely Associates with Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients: 10-Year Outcomes of the Q-Cohort Study Accepted Article abstract from Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.
	Red States Go Back To The Drawing Board As Roadblocks Derail Medicaid Work Requirements News summary from Kaiser Health News.

Nov. 8, 2019

Previous

	Implantable Artificial Kidney Achieves Preclinical Milestone Press release from UC San Francisco.
	'Crimes against Humanity': Is China Killing Political Prisoners for Their Organs? Article from The Sydney Morning Herald.
	Time to Focus on Increasing Organs for Patients with ESRD, Azar Says at Kidney Week Article from AJMC.com. Article from Kidney News Online.
	Kidney Week / ASN Annual Meeting Coverage: Renal & Urology News Medscape Nephrology Healio DocWire ASN Press Releases Twitter: #KidneyWk, @ASNKidney.
	Press Releases from the American Society of Nephrology: Community House Hemodialysis Offers Many Benefits To Patients with Kidney Failure Lifelong Medicare Coverage of Transplant Drugs Would Save Money Artificial Intelligence Technology May Improve Care for Patients Needing Dialysis Survival Following Switch from Urgent In-Center Hemodialysis to Home Dialysis Poor Sleep May Affect Cognitive Abilities and Behavior of Children with Kidney Disease Could Home Remote Monitoring Improve the Health of Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis?
	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN Articles: A Call to Action for the Kidney Community—Nephrologists' Perspective on Advancing American Kidney Health Preparing the Nephrology Workforce for the Transformation to Value-Based Kidney Care—Needs Assessment for Advancing American Kidney Health
	American Kidney Fund On Defense As Charity Program Faces Scrutiny Article extract from InsideHealthPolicy.com.
	FibroGen Presents Phase 3 Efficacy and Safety Results for Roxadustat Versus Epoetin Alfa as Treatment of Anemia in Incident Dialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Press release. Articles from STAT and AJMC.com. Tweet threads on HIMALAYAS and OLYMPUS trials from Daniel Coyne.
	Results from Prospective, Multicenter Trial Evaluating the Use of the Tablo� Hemodialysis System for Home Dialysis Released at the American Society of Nephrology Scientific Meeting Press release from Outset Medical. Free, full-text, Early View article from Hemodialysis International.
	PD vs. Home Hemo - Initial Impressions Posting from the KidneyViews blog.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from NDT: Challenging the Supremacy of Evidence-Based Medicine through Artificial Intelligence: The Time Has Come for a Change of Paradigms High-Protein Diet Is Bad for Kidney Health: Unleashing the Taboo
	Development and Internal Validation of a Prediction Model for Hospital Acquired Acute Kidney Injury Free, full-text, Advance Article from Clinical Kidney Journal.
	Relationship between Bovine Carotid Artery Grafts for Hemodialysis Access and Human Leukocyte Antigen Sensitization Early View abstract from Hemodialysis International.
	Blood Pressure Modifies Outcomes in Patients with Stage 3 to 5 Chronic Kidney Disease Article in Press abstract from Kidney International.
	Hepatitis B Virus Vaccine Immune Response and Mortality in Dialysis Patients: a Meta-Analysis First Online abstract from Journal of Nephrology.
	Benefits and Harms of Intensive Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Free, full-text clinical review from The BMJ.
	Articles from HealthDay: Why Hand-Washing Beats Hand Sanitizers Why Are Insulin Prices Still So High for U.S. Patients?
	Achieving Value in Highly Complex Acute Care: Lessons from the Delivery of Extra Corporeal Life Support Article from NEJM Catalyst.
	B Braun

	Declaring Interests and Restoring Trust in Medicine Editorial from The BMJ.
	When Caring For A Sick Spouse Shakes A Marriage To The Core Article from Kaiser Health News.
	Why 'Ecosystems' Will Be the 2020 Leading Health Care Buzzword Article from the American Hospital Association.

CMS Delays Rule Requiring Hospitals to Post Negotiated Prices
Article from Healthcare Finance.

Return to Top

Thursday, Oct. 7

Nov. 7, 2019

Previous

	Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model Announced: Series of Three Webinars between November 12-22 Introduction to Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) Model Options (November 12, 2019) Kidney Care First (KCF) Option�Overview (November 15, 2019) Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting (CKCC) Model Options Finance (November 22, 2019)
	HHS Announces Kidney Care Awareness Campaign, Some Want More Article extract from InsideHealthPolicy.com.
	HHS Request for Information - PreventionX Preventing disease, not treating it, ultimately generates the most value for individuals, communities payers & society. How can we better support prevention? The Secretary of HHS has released a Request for Information to hear from experts on this subject.
	Fresenius, DaVita Sue California over Dialysis Steering Law Article extract from Bloomberg Law.
	U.S. Renal Data System 2019 Annual Data Report: Epidemiology of Kidney Disease in the United States Press release from the University of Michigan. Editor's note: The University of Michigan has been able to dodge the facts about the effects of for-profit nephrologist/providers on dialysis patient mortality and hospitalizations for yet another year.
	Emory Study to Examine Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin in Latino Agricultural Workers Article from The Emory Wheel.
	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN Articles: A Patient's Perspective on Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative July 10, 2019, A Day to Be Remembered—A Patient Perspective
	Deprivation and Kidney Disease � A Predictor of Poor Outcomes Free, full-text, Advance Article from Clinical Kidney Journal.
	Non-Adherence to Hemodialysis, Interdialytic Weight Gain and Cardiovascular Mortality: a Cohort Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Quality of Life and Cognitive and Functional Performance of Octogenarians and Nonagenarians Undergoing Hemodialysis First Online abstract from International Urology and Nephrology.
	Caregiving for Older Adults Requiring Hemodialysis: a Comparison Study Accepted Article abstract from Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.
	First Online Abstracts from Pediatric Nephrology: Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia: the Dangers of High PTH Levels Predictors of Time to First Cannulation for Arteriovenous Fistula in Pediatric Hemodialysis Patients: Midwest Pediatric Nephrology Consortium Study
	Dyslipidemia and Intraperitoneal Inflammation Axis in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study Free, full-text, Online First article from Kidney Diseases.
	Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Abnormalities among Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Free, full-text, Online First article from Kidney & Blood Pressure Research.
	Medical Evaluation of Living Kidney Donors with Nephrolithiasis: a Survey of Practices in the United States First Online abstract from Clinical and Experimental Nephrology.
	'Super-Grafts' That Could Treat Diabetes Press release from Universit� de Gen�ve.
	FDA Approves Flu Vaccine for Use on Patients over 65 Article from Medical Economics.
	Free, Full-Text, New Online Articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association: Influenza Vaccine for 2019-2020 The Search for a Universal Flu Vaccine Heats Up Study Identifies Primary Care Knowledge Gaps and Barriers in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
	Genetically Modified Mice Can Show Which Functional Foods Can Heal Kidney Disease Press release from Hiroshima University.
	Baxter, Ayogo Launch Digital Education Tool for Kidney Disease Patients Article from MassDevice.
	B Braun

	Malpractice Case: You're Liable, Even if Your EHR Malfunctions (Registration required, but free.) Article from Cooperative of American Physicians via Medscape Nephrology.
	Court Voids HHS Final Conscience Rights Regulation News brief from the American Hospital Association. Article from Reuters.
	Articles from STAT: When It Comes to Health Care, Nothing Is Nonpartisan. Melania Trump's Visit to a Boston Hospital Harms Patients and Providers Seema Verma: CMS's 'Expanded Pathway' for New Antibiotics Can Help Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

	Beshear Vows to Rescind Kentucky's Medicaid Work Requirements after Claiming Victory in Governor's Race Article from The Hill.
	CMS Announces Approval of Groundbreaking Demonstration to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Treatment Press release.

Return to Top

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Nov. 6, 2019

Previous

	US Renal Data System 2019 Annual Data Report: Epidemiology of Kidney Disease in the United States Free, full-text, Article in Press from American Journal of Kidney Diseases. "The NIDDK has decided that there will not be a full USRDS Annual Data Report (ADR) in 2019. This year's ADR is therefore in abbreviated form, highlighting key findings." This year's abbreviated form is available as a 64-page pdf from American Journal of Kidney Diseases. Tweet thread from Eric Weinhandl.
	DaVita Inc. 3rd Quarter 2019 Results DaVita press release. Article from HealthLeaders Media.
	Cleveland Clinic First in the World to Perform Robotic Single-Port Kidney Transplant News release.
	The Top Killer No One is Talking About, and the Executive Order that Could Help Article from D CEO Healthcare (North Texas).
	Nov. 7 Presentations of High-Impact Clinical Trials American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week press briefing.
	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN Articles: Advancing American Kidney Health—An Introduction Winning the War on Kidney Disease—Perspective from the American Society of Nephrology A Vision for Advancing American Kidney Health—View from the US Department of Health and Human Services Cardiovascular Safety and All-Cause Mortality of Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta and Other Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents in Anemia of CKD: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial
	The Advancing American Kidney Health Executive Order—An Opportunity to Enhance Organ Donation Viewpoint article extract and 23-minute audio interview from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
	Free, Full-Text Articles from Peritoneal Dialysis International: Composite Outcome Improves Feasibility of Clinical Trials in Peritoneal Dialysis Creating and Maintaining Optimal Peritoneal Dialysis Access in the Adult Patient: 2019 Update
	Articles in Press Abstracts from American Journal of Kidney Diseases: Dialysis Care and Dialysis Funding in Asia Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate in CKD Stages 3 and 4: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Clinical Trial
	Lung Ultrasound to Detect and Monitor Pulmonary Congestion in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury in Nephrology Wards: a Pilot Study First Online abstract from Journal of Nephrology.
	Kidney Injury Is Not Prevented By Hydration Alone (Registration required, but free.) Free, full-text article from European Heart Journal via Medscape Nephrology.
	Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Novel Method to Identify Patterns among Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions Press release.
	Understanding and Preventing Transplant Rejection KidneyTalk podcast from Renal Support Network.
	Videogames Improve Quality of Life during Dialysis Article from Medical Xpress.
	Vitamin D is Key to Muscle Strength in Older Adults Article from HealthDay.
	Advanced Care Planning�What Should I Know? Free, full-text, New Online JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page.
	FDA Product Recall Notice: Becton Dickinson 13 Fr. Trialysis Catheter Wrong size catheter was packaged.
	Nipro Medical

	UPS Drone Makes First Home Prescription Deliveries for CVS Article from Reuters.
	FDA Alerts: Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps for Potential Cybersecurity Risks UPDATE: The FDA Warns that Biotin May Interfere with Lab Tests: FDA Safety Communication

	CROWNWeb New User Training Nov. 12 Registration now open.
	CROWNWeb November Newsletter

Return to Top

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Nov. 5, 2019

Previous

	Public Awareness Initiative for AAKH Announced as a Public-Private Partnership with NKF and ASN Press release from the National Kidney Foundation. Article from Kidney News Online.
	Kidney Week 2019 Nov. 5-10, Washington DC Short video, overview and links for the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology. View the Program (Nov. 7-10) Download Abstracts Twitter: #KidneyWk, @ASNKidney.
	Free, Full-Text Articles in Press from American Journal of Kidney Diseases: Conservative Kidney Management: Caring for Patients Unlikely to Benefit From Dialysis Machine Learning to Predict Acute Kidney Injury
	Trends Associated With Large-scale Expansion of Peritoneal Dialysis Within an Integrated Care Delivery Model Free, full-text article from JAMA Internal Medicine.
	Free, Full-Text Editorials from American Journal of Transplantation: Get on with it!�A Novel Allocation Strategy to Reduce Kidney Discards Lessons from the Real World: HCV-Infected Donor Kidney Transplantation As Standard Practice
	Kidney Disease Trials for the 21st Century: Innovations in Design and Conduct Abstract from Nature Reviews Nephrology.
	Articles in Press Abstracts from American Journal of Kidney Diseases: A Walking Intervention to Increase Weekly Steps in Dialysis Patients: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Medical Record Documentation of Goals-of-Care Discussions Among Older Veterans With Incident Kidney Failure
	Identical Twin Kidney Transplants Warrant Gene Sequencing, Researchers Say Press release from University of Pittsburgh.
	Accepted Articles Abstracts from American Journal of Transplantation: Best Practices to Optimize Utilization of the National Living Donor Assistance Center for the Financial Assistance of Living Organ Donors Association of Blood Bicarbonate and pH with Mineral Metabolism Disturbance and Outcome after Kidney Transplantation Belatacept-Based Immunosuppression With Simultaneous Calcineurin Inhibitor Avoidance and Early Corticosteroid Withdrawal: A Prospective, Randomized Multicenter Trial
	Systematic Fluid Assessment in Hemodialysis: Development and Validation of a Decision Aid Early View abstract from Journal of Renal Care.
	Saturday Multidisciplinary Hemodialysis Access Clinics to Enhance Patient Care OnlineFirst abstract from the Journal of Vascular Access.
	Inter-Leg Systolic Blood Pressure Difference Predicts Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients OnlineFirst abstract from the International Journal of Artificial Organs.
	Comparison of Postoperative Complications and Survivorship of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Dialysis and Renal Transplantation Patients Article in Press abstract from Journal of Arthroplasty.
	Fewer Relapses, Lower Steroid Doses After Dialysis in Japanese AAV Patients, Study Reports Article from ANCA Vasculitis News.
	Dr. Leslie Wong to Join Nephrology Care Alliance (NCA) as Clinical Leader DaVita press release.
	ICU Medical, Inc. to Acquire Pursuit Vascular, Inc. Article from MassDevice.
	Adding Weight Loss Counseling to Group Visits Improves Diabetes Outcomes Press release from Duke University Medical Center.
	AmeriWater

Articles from Medical Economics:

	CMS Penalty Program Didn't Influence Decline in Hospital Acquired Conditions (Registration required, but free.) Article from Modern Healthcare.
	(Drop in Hospital Readmission Rates) Too Good to Be True? Press release from Harvard Medical School.
	Survey: Seriously ill Medicare Beneficiaries Can Face Considerable Financial Hardship Press release from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
	Return To Sender: A Single Undeliverable Letter Can Mean Losing Medicaid Article from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Monday, Nov. 4

Nov. 4, 2019

Previous

	Patients and Advocacy Groups File Federal Lawsuit Against the State of California to Overturn AB 290 Press release from the American Kidney Fund.
	DOPPS To Present at American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 Press release from Arbor Research Collaborative for Health.
	Freestanding Dialysis Facility Quality Incentive Program Scores and Mortality Among Incident Dialysis Patients in the United States Free, full-text, Article in Press from American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
	Transplanting Organs from Pigs to Humans Free, full-text, review article from Science Immunology.
	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print JASN Articles: Looking Back 50 Years at the Biology of Mankind in Space: The Renal-Cardiovascular Fluid Shift Conundrum Prioritizing Functional Goals as We Rebuild the Kidney
	Quantifying Donor Effects on Transplant Outcomes Using Kidney Pairs from Deceased Donors Published Ahead of Print CJASN abstract.
	Antihypertensive Agents: A Long Way to Safe Drug Prescribing in Children Free, full-text, First Online review article from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Articles from Healio: More Time Is Needed To Make ESRD Treatment Choices Model Workable KidneyX Aims to 'Bridge the Gap' between Product Development, Patient Quality of Life Innovation, Patient-Centered Focus Pivotal in Growth of ASN's Kidney Health Initiative Collaboration in CKD Care Model Helps Reduce Episodes of 'Crash' Dialysis
	Free, Full-Text Articles in Press from Kidney Medicine: Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced CKD: Moving Beyond the Status Quo Estimating Residual Kidney Function With and Without Urine Clearance Measures: A Useful Tool for Incremental Dosing of Dialysis
	Monitoring of Intraperitoneal Fluid Volume during Peritoneal Equilibration Testing using Segmental Bioimpedance Free, full-text, Online First article from Kidney & Blood Pressure Research.
	The Relationship between Chronic Kidney Disease, Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life: a Systematic Review Early View abstract from Journal of Renal Care.
	A Prospective Multi-Center Quality Improvement Initiative (NINJA) Indicates a Reduction in Nephrotoxic Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Children Article in Press abstract from Kidney International.
	Hemodialysis-Associated Soft Tissue Amyloidomas of the Chest and Abdominal Wall Early View abstract from Hemodialysis International.
	Biking on Dialysis - Manitoba Renal Program 6-minute YouTube video.
	Acute Kidney Injury Common in Women Hospitalized With Preeclampsia (Registration required, but free.) Article from Reuters Health via Medscape Nephrology.
	Research Alerts from the American Physiological Society: Mom's Diabetes May Impair Development of Baby's Kidneys Nanoparticle Treatment Increases Antioxidant Availability, May Improve Kidney Injury Survival
	Studies Find Nurse-Led Program Improves Care of Older Adults Press release from New York University.
	New Nephrology Care Alliance Generates Interest from over 500 Physicians Press release from DaVita.
	AmeriWater

	Trump Nominates MD Anderson's Stephen Hahn to Lead FDA Article from STAT.
	Healthcare-Associated Infections Continue to Decline News brief from the American Hospital Association.

	News Releases from CMS: Finalized Policy, Payment, and Quality Provisions Changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2020 Trump Administration Strengthens Medicare by Reducing Provider Burden and Valuing Time Spent with Patients
	Warren’s Plan To Pay For ‘Medicare For All’ Leans Heavily On Employer Taxes, Avoids Increase For Middle Class News summary from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Fri/Sat, Nov. 1-2

	Free, Full-Text, Published Ahead of Print JASN Articles: Looking Back 50 Years at the Biology of Mankind in Space: The Renal-Cardiovascular Fluid Shift Conundrum Prioritizing Functional Goals as We Rebuild the Kidney
	Quantifying Donor Effects on Transplant Outcomes Using Kidney Pairs from Deceased Donors Published Ahead of Print CJASN abstract.
	Antihypertensive Agents: A Long Way to Safe Drug Prescribing in Children Free, full-text, First Online review article from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Articles from Healio: More Time Is Needed To Make ESRD Treatment Choices Model Workable KidneyX Aims to 'Bridge the Gap' between Product Development, Patient Quality of Life Innovation, Patient-Centered Focus Pivotal in Growth of ASN's Kidney Health Initiative Collaboration in CKD Care Model Helps Reduce Episodes of 'Crash' Dialysis
	New Nephrology Care Alliance Generates Interest from over 500 Physicians Press release from DaVita.
	Warren’s Plan To Pay For ‘Medicare For All’ Leans Heavily On Employer Taxes, Avoids Increase For Middle Class News summary from Kaiser Health News.

Nov. 1, 2019

Previous

	CMS Releases ESRD 2020 Final Rule Press Release Fact Sheet Final Rule
	Samantha Bee on the Problems with the Organ Donation System 6-minute Full Frontal video via YouTube.
	Meet the Pigs That Could Solve the Human Organ Transplant Crises Article from MIT Technology Review.
	Talaris Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Phase 3 Clinical Trial of FCR001 in Living Donor Kidney Transplant Recipients Press release. Article from WDRB.com.
	November Schedule of Events from the ESRD National Coordinating Center There are currently 11 events scheduled in November.
	Fact Sheet on Health Plans & Tips to Save Money on Dialysis Health Care Posting from the KidneyViews blog.
	If Power Outages Are California's New Normal, What About Home Medical Needs? Articles from Kaiser Health News and The Sacramento Bee.
	Status of Care for End Stage Kidney Disease in Countries and Regions Worldwide: International Cross Sectional Survey Free, full-text article from The BMJ.
	Clinical Practice Guideline on Pregnancy and Renal Disease Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Quality of Life and Emotional Distress in Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Patients Accepted Article abstract from Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.
	Varying Association of Extended Hours Dialysis with Quality of Life Published Ahead of Print CJASN abstract and editorial extract.
	Clinical Research on Individualized Hemodialysis Preventing Unconventional Hypotension in Diabetic Nephropathy Patient OnlineFirst abstract from the International Journal of Artificial Organs.
	Assessment for Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis by Peritoneal Dialysis Nurses: Results of a Cohort Study Online First abstract from American Journal of Nephrology.
	Impact of Pre-Transplant Malignancy on Outcomes After Kidney Transplantation: United Network for Organ Sharing Database Analysis Article in Press abstract from Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
	Quest for the Cure: Testing the Old and New to Prevent Progression of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Free, full-text, Article in Press from Kidney Medicine.
	Study Examines Kidney Injury in Patients Taking Immunotherapy Cancer Medications Press release, Published Ahead of Print CJASN abstract and editorial extract from the American Society of Nephrology.
	ABO-Incompatible Pediatric Kidney Transplantation without Antibody Removal First Online abstract from Pediatric Nephrology.
	CDC: Prevalence of Diabetes Has Plateaued Since 2012 for Seniors Article from HealthDay.
	Northwest Kidney Centers and Visonex � Clarity Electronic Health Record Implementation Announcement Press release from Visonex LLC.
	Better Water

	Philanthropists Fund Johns Hopkins Center for Study of Psychedelics Free, full-text, New Online article from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
	How Measles Infections Can Wipe Away Immunity to Other Diseases Articles from STAT and HealthDay.
	Lawsuit From Fired Juul Executive Claims Company Knowingly Shipped 1 Million Tainted Nicotine Pods News summary from Kaiser Health News. Article from HealthDay.
	Epidermal Display Screens for On-Body Flexible Medical Devices Article from MedGadget.

	CMS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Health Outcomes Challenge CMS announcement.
	Indiana To Suspend Medicaid Work Requirement News brief from the American Hospital Association.

Return to Top

Thursday, Oct. 31

Oct. 31, 2019

Previous

	Making the Case for the Global Kidney Exchange Article from Pursuit (University of Melbourne).
	California Wildfires — Information for Dialysis Patients Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) page. Disaster Relief Program press release from the American Kidney Fund. The Los Angeles Times is offering fire coverage for free today. Thursday's fire danger map. Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health for Miles Around - HealthDay
	Northwest Kidney Centers and Visonex � Clarity Electronic Health Record Implementation Announcement Press release from Visonex LLC.
	The Relationship Between Medication Discrepancies And Hospitalization Risk Among Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease Free, full-text, Article in Press from Kidney International Reports.
	Know When to Hold ‘Em: Anticoagulation Management in Kidney Patients Undergoing Invasive Procedures Posting from the Renal Fellow Network blog.
	Free, Full-Text Articles from Journal of Renal Nutrition: Improving Muscle Strength and Preventing Sarcopenia and Cachexia in Chronic Kidney Disease and Transplanted Patients by Physical Activity and Exercise A Global Approach to Increasing Physical Activity and Exercise in Kidney Care: The International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism Global Renal Exercise Group Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Basics: Part Two
	The Dietary Management of Calcium and Phosphate in Children with CKD Stages 2-5 and on Dialysis�Clinical Practice Recommendation from the Pediatric Renal Nutrition Taskforce Free, full-text, First Online article from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Trial Design and Baseline Characteristics of CaLIPSO: a Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of SNF472 in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis with Cardiovascular Calcification Free, full-text, Advance Article from Clinical Kidney Journal.
	Arteriovenous Access Placement and Renal Function Decline Advance Article abstract from NDT.
	Wearable Activity Trackers a Reliable Tool for Predicting Death Risk in Older Adults Press release from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
	Better Water

	Number Of Uninsured Children Climbs For Second Year In Row, Wiping Out Large Share Of Health Law's Coverage Gains News summary from Kaiser Health News.
	The EMR Has Changed the Doctor-Patient Duet into a M�nage-�-Trois Opinion piece from STAT.

	DFC October 2019 Release Q & A (2-page pdf) CMS document on Dialysis Facility Compare.
	HHS to Ease Fraud and Abuse Rules Part 2: Civil Monetary Penalty Law Changes, In-Home Dialysis Telehealth Press release from McGuireWoods LLP via JD Supra.

Return to Top

Wednesday, Oct. 30

HHS to Ease Fraud and Abuse Rules Part 2: Civil Monetary Penalty Law Changes, In-Home Dialysis Telehealth
Press release from McGuireWoods LLP via JD Supra.

Oct. 30, 2019

Previous

	Fresenius Notches $4.9B in Revenue, $369M Profit Article from HealthLeaders Media.
	Free, Full-Text Articles in Press from Kidney Medicine: Home Hemodialysis: Bending the Utilization Curve With Novel Strategies Remote Patient Monitoring: An Important Tool in Advancing Home Dialysis The Guerilla Tactics of Hepatitis B Virus in Hemodialysis: Fighting a Stubborn Foe
	Making Dialysis Safer for Patients: Innovative Approaches to Hand Hygiene 56-minute YouTube video from the CDC's Dialysis Safety page.
	National Kidney Foundation Awards Five Young Investigators Grants for Research Press release.
	Dialysis Facility Compare Focus Groups Article (2-page pdf) Summary and conclusions from CMS.
	Lean Tissue Index and Body Cell Mass Can Be Predictors of Low Free Testosterone Levels in Men on Hemodialysis Free, full-text article from Journal of Renal Nutrition.
	Changes in Serum Albumin and Other Nutritional Markers When Using Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide As Phosphate Binder among Hemodialysis Patients: a Historical Cohort Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Ultrafiltration Rate Effects Declines in Residual Kidney Function in Hemodialysis Patients Online First abstract from American Journal of Nephrology.
	Prevalence and Correlates of Accelerometer-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Time Among Kidney Transplant Recipients Free, Open Access article from Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease.
	The Prognostic Impact of “EARLY” Versus “LATE” Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy Based on Early Warning Algorithm in Critical Care Patients with Acute Kidney Injury Accepted Article abstract from Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.
	Not All Heart Failure Patients Get Same Level of Care, Study Finds Article from HealthDay.
	DaVita Health Solutions Rebrands as ‘Vively Health’ Article from BizWest.
	Myron L Company

	Careful and Kind Care Requires Unhurried Conversations Article from NEJM Catalyst.
	Opioid-Related Gifts from Pharma Companies Linked to Physician Prescribing by Specialty Press release from University of Pittsburg.
	Free, Full-Text, New Online Articles from the Journal of the American Medical Association: Colorado End-of-Life Options Act—A Clash of Organizational and Individual Conscience Protecting the Sanctity of the Patient-Physician Relationship
	House Passes Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act News brief from the American Hospital Association.
	Walgreens To Close 157 In-Store Clinics With Eye On Re-Shaping Position In Health Care Landscape News summary from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Oct. 29, 2019

Previous

	Press Releases from Fresenius Medical Care: 3rd Quarter Results Fresenius Medical Care Appoints Dr. Frank Maddux to Management Board, Makes Global Chief Medical Officer a Board Position
	Medicare Fraud and Abuse Linked to Patient Deaths and Hospitalizations Press release from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. New Online abstract and editorial extract from JAMA Internal Medicine. Editor's note: Considering the number of settlements with the government, could this help explain why the largest non-profit dialysis provider has had better outcomes than the largest for-profit dialysis providers for more than a decade? Also see this recently accepted article (51-page pdf) from�The Quarterly Journal of Economics and press release from Duke University.
	New Kidney Physicians See Improved Job Market Report Also Notes Gender Imbalances in Median Base Starting Salary, Educational Debt Press release from the American Society of Nephrology. The report � authored by principal investigator Stephen M. Sozio, MD, MHS, MEHP, of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and members of the ASN Data Subcommittee � is available online at http://www.asn-online.org/workforce.
	California's Blackouts Reveal Health Care's Fragile Power System Article from The Verge. Latest updates from The Weather Channel and SFGate.
	Sex Differences in Kidney Replacement Therapy Initiation and Maintenance Free, full-text, Published Ahead of Print CJASN article.
	Free, Full-Text Articles from Nephrology: Big Data in Nephrology: Are We Ready for the Change? Higher Risk of Malignant Neoplasms in Young Adults with End-Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis: a Nationwide Population-Based Study
	Free, Open Access Articles from BMC Nephrology: Albumin Losses during Hemodiafiltration: All Dialyzers Are Not Created Equal - a Case Report Death Due to Delirium: a Case of a Self-Cut Hemodialysis Dialysis Catheter - a Case Report
	A Donor Risk Index for Graft Loss in Pediatric Living Donor Kidney Transplantation (Registration required, but free.) Free, full-text article from American Journal of Transplantation via Medscape Nephrology.
	Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Free, full-text, report from the CDC's MMWR via American Journal of Transplantation.
	In the Long Run, Drugs & Talk Therapy Hold the Same Value for People with Depression, Study Finds Press release from University of Michigan.
	Anti-inflammatory Drugs Show Promise for Depression Treatment News brief from NEJM Journal Watch.
	Dialyze Direct Partners with Arbor Research Collaborative for Health to Assess Dialysis Practices and Outcomes Among Elderly Versus Younger Patients Press release.
	U.S. FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Astellas for the Development of ASP1128 for Patients at Risk for Acute Kidney Injury Press release.
	Myron L Company

	Articles from Kaiser Health News: Employers Are Scaling Back Their Dependence On High-Deductible Health Plans Moved Overseas For School, Stayed For Insulin
	Articles from HealthDay: Doctors Mostly Dissatisfied With Electronic Health Record Systems Cardiologist Most Represented Specialist in Diabetes Care

States Try A Gentler Approach To Getting Medicaid Enrollees To Work
Article from Kaiser Health News.

Return to Top

Monday, Oct. 28

Oct. 28, 2019

Previous

	Massive Fires and Power Outages in Northern California as Winds Ramp Up — 2.7 Million Without Power Articles from The Weather Channel and SFGate.
	Statement of American Society of Nephrology President Mark E. Rosenberg, MD, FASN, on the Kidney Care Choices Model ASN Welcomes "Visionary Approach for the Future of Kidney Care." Press release.
	Tweet Thread on the RFA for the Voluntary Kidney Disease Models Released by CMS Tweets from Robert Blaser.
	‘Advancing American Kidney Health’ Initiative: News & Updates This 1 hour 15 minute panel presentation was featured ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Practice, Management, & Leadership Conference (San Diego, CA) on October 13, 2019.
	Depression in Patients Undergoing Dialysis Patient webinar (54-minute YouTube video) from the Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute.
	Association Between Type of Vascular Access Used in Hemodialysis Patients and Subsequent Kidney Transplant Outcomes Free, full-text, Article in Press from Kidney Medicine.
	Clinical Practice Guideline Management of Blood Borne Viruses within the Hemodialysis Unit Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Factors Influencing the Timing of Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy and Choice of Modality in Children with End-Stage Kidney Disease First Online abstract from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Pretransplant Kinetics of Anti-HLA Antibodies in Patients on the Waiting List for Kidney Transplantation Published Ahead of Print JASN abstract and editorial extract.
	A Surgical Girdle Postoperatively May Prevent Pain and Tunnel Infections of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients OnlineFirst abstract from the International Journal of Artificial Organs.
	Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter Care Practices and Blood Stream Infection Rate in Children: Results from the SCOPE Collaborative First Online abstract from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Articles in Press Abstracts from Journal of Renal Nutrition: The Separate Contributions of Visceral Fat and Liver Fat to Chronic Kidney Disease-Related Renal Outcomes Association Between Peritonitis and Low Muscle Mass in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients
	Epidemiology of Emergency Department Acute Kidney Injury Accepted Article abstract from Nephrology.
	Association of Mineral Bone Disorder with Decline in Residual Kidney Function in Incident Hemodialysis Patients Accepted Article abstract from the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
	In-Hospital Outcome of Peripheral Vascular Intervention in Dialysis-Dependent End-Stage Renal Disease Patients Early View abstract from Catheterization Cardiovascular Interventions.
	Pediatrics Group Offers Guidance on Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents News brief from NEJM Journal Watch.
	Medical Solutions International

Novelist Cormac McCarthy's Tips on How to Write a Great Science Paper
Article from Nature.

Jan. 1: New Medicare Beneficiary Identifers (MBI) , Rather Than the Old Health Insurance Claim Numbers (HICN), Must Be Used
Notice from the Northwest Renal Network.

Return to Top

Fri/Sat, Oct. 25-26

	Statement of American Society of Nephrology President Mark E. Rosenberg, MD, FASN, on the Kidney Care Choices Model ASN Welcomes "Visionary Approach for the Future of Kidney Care." Press release.
	Factors Influencing the Timing of Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy and Choice of Modality in Children with End-Stage Kidney Disease First Online abstract from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Pretransplant Kinetics of Anti-HLA Antibodies in Patients on the Waiting List for Kidney Transplantation Published Ahead of Print JASN abstract and editorial extract.

Oct. 25, 2019

Previous

	HHS Releases Details on the Voluntary Kidney Care Payment Options of the Kidney Care Choices (KCC) Model Articles from Kidney News Online and the American Hospital Association. Tweet from @ASNAdvocacy. Request for Applications (RFA) document (84-page pdf) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS will accept applications for the Kidney Care Choices model�through Jan. 22.
	Kidney Health Initiative Launches Project To Measure Patient Preferences for Novel Kidney Devices Press release from the American Society of Nephrology.
	Fresenius Medical Care Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for New Dialysis System to Prevent Blood Clotting Without the Use of Blood Thinners Press release.
	Kidney Replacement Therapy Rates Have Remained Higher in Men vs. Women for Decades Press release, Published Ahead of Print CJASN abstract, and editorial extract from the American Society of Nephrology. Article from HealthDay.
	STREAM-HD - A Better Name For Transitional Care Dialysis Units? Posting from the KidneyViews blog.
	A Potential Barrier to Adherence? Memory for Future Intentions Is Impaired in Hemodialysis Patients Early View abstract from Hemodialysis International.
	Nephrologists' Emotional Burden Regarding Decision-Making about Dialysis Initiation in Older Adults: a Qualitative Study Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Long-Term Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Renal Outcomes at a Community-Based Publicly Funded Bariatric Program: The Regina Bariatric Study Free, Open Access article from Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease.
	Gap in Care Found for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: Study Press release from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.
	Improving the Quality of Insulin Prescribing for People with Diabetes Being Discharged from Hospital Article from AHRQ's Patient Safety Network.
	Baxter Slumps on Internal Accounting Probe Article from MassDevice.
	DaVita Takes Dialysis Battle With Amy's Kitchen to Ninth Circuit Article extract from Bloomberg Law.
	AmeriWater

North Carolina's Grand Experiment May Lay Out A Road Map For Transforming How Health Care Is Delivered
News summary from Kaiser Health News.

	HHS Had Great Hopes For This Medicare Diabetes Program. Last Year Only 200 People Were Enrolled In It. News summary from Kaiser Health News.
	CROWNWeb Town Hall Oct. 31 Registration now open.

Return to Top

Thursday, Oct. 24

Oct. 24, 2019

Previous

	As Large Chains Grow to Dominate Dialysis, Patient Outcomes Decline Press release from Duke University. Recently Accepted article (51-page pdf) from�The Quarterly Journal of Economics.� Editor's note: When junk-bond financing of dialysis facility acquisitions began in the 1980s, nephrologists gained pathways to wealth that did not depend on patient outcomes. Since that time, U.S. nephrology has tried to normalize self-interest and greed in the practice of medicine for this vulnerable population. This is the result. The leadership of U.S. nephrology – and their decades of denial – is the biggest problem in U.S. dialysis care.
	California: PG&E Moving Forward with Power Shutoffs for 179,000 Customers Article from SFGate.
	Controlling Phosphorus Levels Posting and replies from the Dialysis Discussion Uncensored Facebook page.
	Catch-Up Growth in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease Started on Enteral Feeding after 2 Years of Age Free, full-text, First Online article from Pediatric Nephrology.
	Free, Full-Text, Articles in Press from American Journal Of Kidney Diseases: A Quality Improvement Initiative Targeting CRRT Delivered Dose: The What, the How, and the Why Letter to the Editor: Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Patients: The Role of Dialysis Providers Letter to the Editor: In Reply to 'Bloodstream Infections in Hemodialysis Patients: The Role of Dialysis Providers'
	Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at Increased Risk of Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes Press release from the Mayo Clinic. Free, full-text, Article in Press from Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
	The Prevalence of Frailty in Patients on Hemodialysis: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis First Online abstract from International Urology and Nephrology.
	Associations between Small and Middle Molecules Clearance and the Change of Cognitive Function in Peritoneal Dialysis First Online abstract from Journal of Nephrology.
	Preoperative Noninvasive Artery Flow Volume and Maturation of Arteriovenous Fistulae: A Single Surgeon's Experience from 403 Cases Online First abstract from the Journal of Vascular Access.
	Longitudinal Evolution of Markers of Mineral Metabolism in Patients With CKD: The Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) Study Article in Press abstract from American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
	Effect of Oat �-Glucan Supplementation on Chronic Kidney Disease: A Feasibility Study Article in Press abstract from Journal of Renal Nutrition.
	Articles from HealthDay: Patients With Diabetes Still Require More Hospitalizations for Infections Limited English Proficiency May Worsen Chronic Disease Outcome Bedtime May Be Best Time for Blood Pressure Meds
	Too Many Older Adults Readmitted to Hospitals with Same Infections They Took Home Press release from University of Michigan.
	RPC

Clinician Burnout — Improving the System to Support Clinician Well-being and Provide Better Patient Care
Free, full-text, New Online viewpoint article from the Journal of the American Medical Association. Press release from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Press release and report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

Return to Top

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Oct. 23, 2019

Previous

	Donate Life America and the Fresenius Medical Care Foundation Announce Groundbreaking National, Universal Living Donor Kidney Registry Press release.
	Free, Full-Text, Articles in Press from Kidney Medicine: Serum Bicarbonate as a Surrogate for pH in Hemodialysis: A Pilot Study Estimating Residual Native Kidney Urea Clearance in Hemodialysis Patients With and Without 24 Hour Urine Volume
	Free, Full-Text Articles from American Journal of Kidney Diseases: Targeting Zero Infections in Hemodialysis The Association of Altitude and the Prevalence of Anemia Among People With CKD Characteristics Associated With Peritoneal Dialysis Technique Failure: Are We Asking the Right Questions? Catheter Type, Placement, and Insertion Techniques for Preventing Catheter-Related Infections in Maintenance Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Summary of a Cochrane Review Cefepime as Empirical Peritoneal Dialysis�Associated Peritonitis Treatment: Something to Dwell On? Putting Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Infections Into Perspective Ethical Issues in Pragmatic Cluster-Randomized Trials in Dialysis Facilities Letter to the Editor: A Psychiatrist's View on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Letter to the Editor: In Reply to 'A Psychiatrist's View on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis' Physiology and Pathophysiology of Potassium Homeostasis: Core Curriculum 2019 Major Advancements in Slowing Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression: Focus on SGLT2 Inhibitors Glucose Control and the Effect of Empagliflozin on Kidney Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes: An Analysis From the EMPA-REG OUTCOME Trial Missing the Forest and the Trees: Challenges and Opportunities in Ensuring Timely Follow-up of Abnormal Estimated GFR Follow-up of Abnormal Estimated GFR Results Within a Large Integrated Health Care Delivery System: A Mixed-Methods Study
	Cinacalcet Use in Pediatric Dialysis: a Position Statement from the European Society for Paediatric Nephrology and the Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorders Working Group of the ERA-EDTA Free, full-text, Advance Article from NDT.
	Discrepancies between Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Devices in Hemodialysis Patients Free, full-text, Advance Article letter to the editor from Clinical Kidney Journal.
	The Association of Dialysis Adequacy, Body Mass Index, and Mortality among Hemodialysis Patients Free, Open Access article from BMC Nephrology.
	Awareness, Understanding and Treatment Practices When Managing Cachexia in End-Stage Kidney Disease Early View abstract from Journal of Renal Care.
	Cardiac Troponin T and Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure Predict Cardiovascular and Mortality Risk in Kidney Transplant Candidates Online First abstract from American Journal of Nephrology.
	Review Links Periodontitis to Increased Odds for Hypertension Article from HealthDay.
	FDA OKs Faster-Acting Insulin Aspart for Pump Use (Registration required, but free.) News brief from Medscape Medical News.
	Half of All Commonly Used Drugs Profoundly Affecting the Gut Microbiome, Warn Experts Article from Spink Health.
	Garwood Medical Wins FDA Breakthrough Nod for Biofilm Disruption Device Article from MassDevice.
	RPC

	Conservative Republicans Unveil Latest ObamaCare Replacement Plan Article from The Hill.
	CMS Announces Average Premiums for 2020 Benchmark Plans News brief from the American Hospital Association.

Return to Top

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Oct. 22, 2019

Previous

	iHemo: A Byproduct of the Work on The Kidney Project Posting from The Kidney Project Facebook page.
	Lawmakers Fear New Payments Could Hurt Dialysis Patients (Registration required) Article from Modern Healthcare.
	German Prosecutors Probe German Dialysis Firm Fresenius Article from DW Akademie.
	Phosphate Acts Directly on the Calcium-Sensing Receptor To Stimulate Parathyroid Hormone Secretion Free, Open Access article from Nature.
	Free, Full-Text Articles from Kidney International: Chronic Kidney Diseases in Agricultural Communities: Report from a Workshop Epilepsy and Antiseizure Medications Increase All Cause Mortality in Dialysis Patients in the United States A Collaborative, Individual-Level Analysis Compared Longitudinal Outcomes across the International Network of Chronic Kidney Disease (iNETCKD) Cohorts Acute Declines in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate on Enalapril and Mortality and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
	Does Subjective Assessment of Dialyzer Appearance Reflect Dialyzer Performance in Online Hemodiafiltration? Free, Open Access, Early View article from Hemodialysis International.
	If Your Health Care Provider Is Nice, You'll Feel Less Pain Press release from the American Society of Anesthesiologists. "We thought the more needle sticks the higher the pain perception, but we found that effect was small. It turns out the experience of pain is much more significantly affected by the attitude of the people treating you."
	Dietary Protein Restriction in Chronic Kidney Disease: One Size Does Not Fit All Free, full-text, Advance Article from NDT.
	The Relationship between Antecedent Creatinine Decreases and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Early View abstract from Hemodialysis International.
	Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Metabolic Acidosis Treatment in CKD Posting from the Renal Fellow Network blog.
	Nipro Medical

	Four States Announce $48 Billion Settlement Framework in Opioid Lawsuits Article from The Hill.
	UPS Drone Services To Take Flight at CVS, Kaiser Permanente, and More Article from HealthLeaders Media.

Return to Top

Monday, Oct. 21

Oct. 21, 2019

Previous

	CDC Updates Guidelines on Infection Control in Healthcare Workers News brief from NEJM Journal Watch. Executive summary, print version (70-page pdf), and recommendations only (8-page pdf). "The term “healthcare settings” refers to places where healthcare is delivered and includes, but is not limited to, acute care facilities, long-term acute care facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, home healthcare, vehicles where healthcare is delivered (e.g., mobile clinics), and outpatient facilities, such as dialysis centers, physician offices, and others."
	Kidney for Sale: Inside Philippines' Illegal Organ Trade Article from CNA.
	Sentara Nurse Is Second Living Person with HIV To Donate Kidney in Country Article from The Virginian-Pilot.
	Rationale and Strategies for Preserving Residual Kidney Function in Dialysis Patients Free, full-text, Online First, in-depth topic review from American Journal of Nephrology.
	Free, Full-Text, Advance Articles from Clinical Kidney Journal: Letter to the Editor: The Home Jail Haemodialysis: A Simple Way to Save Money and Improve Security Assessing the Accuracy of ICD-10 Coding for Measuring Rates of and Mortality from Acute Kidney Injury and the Impact of Electronic Alerts: an Observational Cohort Study
	Multidisciplinary Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic Practices: A Scoping Review Free, Open Access article from Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease.
	PTH Determination in Hemodialyzed Patients � A Laboratory Perspective Early View editorial abstract from Seminars in Dialysis.
	Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Decline and Incident Frailty in Older Adults Published Ahead of Print CJASN abstract and editorial extract.
	Prevention and Treatment of Stroke in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: an Overview of Evidence and Current Guidelines Article in Press abstract from Kidney International.
	Bioimpedance Spectroscopy-Based Fluid Status in Combined Dialysis Compared with Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis: a Cross-Sectional Study Accepted Article abstract from Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.
	Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies Article in Press abstract from Clinical Nutrition.
	Are Disinfectants Putting Nurses at Risk of COPD? Article from HealthDay.
	FDA Approves AstraZeneca Diabetes Drug for Treating Heart Failure Risk Article from Reuters.
	Flu Drug Now Indicated for High-Risk Patients News brief from NEJM Journal Watch.
	Nipro Medical

	Neglecting Major Health Problems and Broadcasting Minor, Uncertain Issues in Lifestyle Science Free, full-text, New Online viewpoint article from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
	We Found Over 700 Doctors Who Were Paid More Than a Million Dollars by Drug and Medical Device Companies Article from ProPublica.

Medicare Open�Enrollment 10/15-12/7

Return to Top

Return to RenalWEB Home Page RECENT NEWS ARCHIVES

Fri/Sat, Nov. 29-30

Wednesday, Nov. 27

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Monday, Nov. 25

Fri/Sat, Nov. 22-23

Thursday, Nov. 21

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Monday, Nov. 18

Fri/Sat, Nov. 15-16

Thursday, Nov. 14

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Tuesday, Nov. 12*

Monday, Nov. 11

Fri/Sat, Nov. 8-9

Thursday, Oct. 7

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Monday, Nov. 4

Fri/Sat, Nov. 1-2

Thursday, Oct. 31

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Monday, Oct. 28

Fri/Sat, Oct. 25-26

Thursday, Oct. 24

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Monday, Oct. 21

Return to RenalWEB Home Page

RECENT NEWS ARCHIVES