Survival rate on kidney dialysis similar for those with, without AAV
ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients with kidney failure requiring long-term dialysis have survival rates comparable to those of people with…
Career focussed on kidney disease acknowledged
“My key goal has been to improve nutrition care for people with kidney disease,” says Lyn Lloyd ONZM.…
Lawmaker asks what happened to federal investigation into “predatory” for-profit dialysis industry
A leading U.S. senator is calling on federal regulators to share the results of an investigation into the…
New antibody strategy shows promise for halting cyst growth in polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the…
Mismatch in kidney tests may reveal hidden health risks
A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart…