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View article: Mild kidney dysfunction affects the predictive accuracy of blood‐based biomarkers for neuropsychological and neuroimaging outcomes over a 9 year follow‐up period
Mild kidney dysfunction affects the predictive accuracy of blood‐based biomarkers for neuropsychological and neuroimaging outcomes over a 9 year follow‐up period Open
INTRODUCTION The impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on Alzheimer's disease (AD) plasma biomarkers is poorly understood. We tested whether kidney function decline affects the predictive accuracy of plasma biomarkers on neuropsychologica…
View article: Second-Trimester Induction Abortion Using Two Pretreatment Mifepristone Regimens: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Second-Trimester Induction Abortion Using Two Pretreatment Mifepristone Regimens: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Second-trimester abortion is a critical aspect of reproductive healthcare, and reducing the induction-to-expulsion interval (IEI) improves patient outcomes. Mifepristone followed by misoprostol is the standard regimen. This stud…
View article: Patient Activation Impacts Exercise in Older Adults With Kidney Disease
Patient Activation Impacts Exercise in Older Adults With Kidney Disease Open
Patient activation associates with exercise frequency in older adults with CKD. Based on qualitative findings, improving activation may involve caregiver support, volunteerism, and vocational rehabilitation.
View article: African American Patients' Perspectives on Determinants of Hemodialysis Adherence and Use of Motivational Interviewing to Improve Hemodialysis Adherence
African American Patients' Perspectives on Determinants of Hemodialysis Adherence and Use of Motivational Interviewing to Improve Hemodialysis Adherence Open
Key Points African American patients have unique insights on hemodialysis adherence and use of motivational interviewing to promote adherence. Key themes were mental health issues; historical mistrust; social determinants of health; and im…
View article: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PATIENTS: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PATIENTS: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom Open
In brief We describe a first-of-its-kind audit of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in fertility care providers across the United Kingdom. Despite efforts being made to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care, our results paint a picture of widespread…
View article: Effect of the Protein Kinase B (PKB) Gene on the Carcinogenesis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the South Indian Population
Effect of the Protein Kinase B (PKB) Gene on the Carcinogenesis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the South Indian Population Open
The gene expression analysis was done in the samples of histologically confirmed OSCC, and it revealed that the AKT gene was significantly upregulated in OSCC tissues. Thus, AKT could be postulated as a potential therapeutic target for OSC…
View article: Patient‐reported predictors of postdischarge mortality after cardiac hospitalization
Patient‐reported predictors of postdischarge mortality after cardiac hospitalization Open
Background Adults hospitalized for cardiovascular events are at high risk for postdischarge mortality. Screening of psychosocial risk is prioritized by the Joint Commission. We tested whether key patient‐reported psychosocial and behaviora…
View article: Vulnerability to functional decline is associated with noncardiovascular cause of 90‐day readmission in hospitalized patients with heart failure
Vulnerability to functional decline is associated with noncardiovascular cause of 90‐day readmission in hospitalized patients with heart failure Open
Background Hospital readmission is common among patients with heart failure. Vulnerability to decline in physical function may increase the risk of noncardiovascular readmission for these patients, but the association between vulnerability…
View article: Health Mindset and One Year Outcomes in Adult Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patients.
Health Mindset and One Year Outcomes in Adult Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Patients. Open
This initial longitudinal study suggests associations between mindset and clinical outcomes. The HMS is a novel and easily administered instrument that quantifies one patient psychological component that could contribute to patient outcome…
View article: Patient-reported predictors of post-discharge mortality after cardiac hospitalization
Patient-reported predictors of post-discharge mortality after cardiac hospitalization Open
Background Adults hospitalized for cardiovascular events are at high risk for post-discharge mortality. Hospital-based screening of health-related psychosocial risk factors is now prioritized by the Joint Commission and the National Qualit…
View article: Centering Symptom Burden in Patient-Oriented Clinical Trials in Kidney Disease
Centering Symptom Burden in Patient-Oriented Clinical Trials in Kidney Disease Open
Symptom burden is the quantifiable number and severity of symptoms an individual experiences at any time.1 Physical and emotional symptom burden has been recognized as prevalent among those living with kidney disease for nearly two decades…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on Disease Self-management Among Patients With Advanced CKD: A Qualitative Study
Impact of COVID-19 on Disease Self-management Among Patients With Advanced CKD: A Qualitative Study Open
When faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with CKD and their care partners experienced heightened vulnerability and thus increased cautionary activities to maximize survival. Our study provides the groundwork for future interventions…
View article: Patient perspectives on peritoneal dialysis (PD) and the PD catheter: Strategies and Solutions
Patient perspectives on peritoneal dialysis (PD) and the PD catheter: Strategies and Solutions Open
Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter complications reduce quality of life and increase risks for hospitalizations, for unplanned transitions to haemodialysis and for death. Patient PD catheter management is crucial for safe, sus…
View article: Exploring mHealth potential to improve kidney function: secondary analysis of a randomized trial of diabetes self-care in diverse adults
Exploring mHealth potential to improve kidney function: secondary analysis of a randomized trial of diabetes self-care in diverse adults Open
Background Many individuals living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have comorbid Type 2 diabetes (T2D). We sought to explore if efficacious interventions that improve glycemic control may also have potential to reduce CKD progression. Me…
View article: <scp>Clin‐Star</scp> corner: What is new at the interface of geriatrics and nephrology?
<span>Clin‐Star</span> corner: What is new at the interface of geriatrics and nephrology? Open
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is prevalent and burdensome among older adults in the United States. CKD affects at least 15% of the US population, and adults over 65 comprise the largest subset within this group. In this special article, we …
View article: The Knowledge Assessment of Renal Transplantation (KART) 2.0: Development and Validation of CKD and Transplant Knowledge Scales.
The Knowledge Assessment of Renal Transplantation (KART) 2.0: Development and Validation of CKD and Transplant Knowledge Scales. Open
The KART 2.0 is a valid tool to assess patients' knowledge of CKD and kidney transplantation.
View article: The Knowledge Assessment of Renal Transplantation (KART) 2.0
The Knowledge Assessment of Renal Transplantation (KART) 2.0 Open
Background and objectives Many individuals with kidney disease, particularly those belonging to racial and ethnic minority groups and whose primary language is not English, lack knowledge related to kidney disease symptoms, physiologic fun…
View article: Patient Activation: The Cornerstone of Effective Self-Management in Chronic Kidney Disease?
Patient Activation: The Cornerstone of Effective Self-Management in Chronic Kidney Disease? Open
The importance of patient activation (i.e., the knowledge, skills, and confidence one has in managing one’s own healthcare) in people with long-term conditions, including kidney disease, is growing. Enabling and empowering patients to take…
View article: Burnout Among Nephrologists in the United States: A Survey Study
Burnout Among Nephrologists in the United States: A Survey Study Open
Nearly one-quarter of the nephrologists in our sample reported burnout. Future studies should qualitatively investigate how the care setting, time spent on electronic medical records, and hours of clinical care drive burnout and explore ot…
View article: Communication and Remote Care Delivery for an Aging Population With Kidney Disease
Communication and Remote Care Delivery for an Aging Population With Kidney Disease Open
Keren Ladin, PhD, MSc; Thalia Porteny, PhD, MSc; Julia M. Perugini; Kristina M. Gonzales, BS; Kate E. Aufort, BS; Sarah K. Levine, BA; John B. Wong, MD; Tamara Isakova, MD; Dena Rifkin, MD; Elisa J. Gordon, PhD, MPH; Ana Rossi, MD; Susan K…