Complications Develop Among Half of Patients With COVID-19 Treated in Hospitals
COVID-19 severity at hospital admission predicts complications even in young adults and those without pre-existing health conditions.
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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Efficacy Weaker in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Findings support COVID-19 vaccination of patients on dialysis but suggest that a shift in vaccine strategy for kidney transplant recipients may be warranted.
Vertebral Fracture Common in End-Stage Kidney Disease
In a small study, 34% of dialysis patients had vertebral fractures, and patients in the highest tertile of parathyroid hormone level had a nearly 3-fold increased risk of these fractures compared with those in the middle tertile.
IL-6 Levels Linked to Progression of Diabetic Kidney Disease
In a small trial, patients with the highest tertile of IL-6 experienced significantly faster progression of diabetic kidney disease.
Belimumab Shows Long-Term Safety, Efficacy in Lupus Nephritis
The proportion of patients with lupus nephritis achieving renal response with belimumab increased during a 6-month extension study.
Prior COVID-19 Infection Linked to Better Vaccine Response in Hemodialysis Population
Study findings highlight the importance of following the clinical trial vaccine administration protocol in patients receiving hemodialysis, according to investigators.
Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Kidney Function Decline
Chronic inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis might cause kidney damage, according to investigators.
Early Renal Replacement Therapy May Reduce the Risk for Death From Severe COVID-19
Fewer sudden unexpected deaths occurred among patients who received early renal replacement therapy, investigators reported.
Review Highlights Disparities in SLE, LN Care Among Medicaid Beneficiaries
Medicaid patients with SLE or lupus nephritis have worse outcomes compared with privately insured patients, research shows.
SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response Durable for at Least 6 Months in Dialysis
Older adults and individuals with diabetes did not experience a faster decline in SARS-CoV-2 antibody titers, investigators found.
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