June 2022
From the NewsDisease Progression and Death with CKD-Related Anemia
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly develop anemia. However, there are few data available ...
June 2022
From the NewsTreating Anemia in Patients on Hemodialysis
In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and receiving dialysis, treatment with hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl ...
May 2022
From the NewsSex Differences in Association of Hemoglobin with Survival
In women without kidney disease, lower hemoglobin levels are common. However, according to Norio Hanafusa, ...
May 2022
From the NewsClinical Parameters in Patients with CKD-related Anemia Treated with Roxadustat
Tadao Akizawa, MD, and colleagues reported results of a post hoc analysis of data from ...
April 2022
From the NewsPhase 3 clinical trial results lead to approval of oral drug for red blood cell disorder
Results from a phase 3 clinical indicate that the oral drug mitapivat is safe and ...
April 2022
From the NewsSerum Ferritin Strong Predictor of Iron Status in Children
Several factors contribute to iron deficiency in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), including increased ...
March 2022
From the NewsOral Ferric Maltol for Iron-Deficiency Anemia Related to CKD
Anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) becomes more prevalent and severe as kidney function ...
March 2022
From the NewsCHIP and Kidney Outcomes Including Anemia in Patients with CKD
Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), an inflammatory premalignant disorder related to acquired genetic mutations ...
March 2022
From the NewsPrescription Rates of ESAs for Anemia in Non-Nephrology Care
Patients in the care of nephrologists are commonly prescribed erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) and iron supplements. ...