‘Nanopaint’ breakthrough could give seniors a picture-perfect recovery from heart surgery, dialysis
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 12, 2024
In the future, surgeons could use “nanopaint” particles to coat veins to prevent clogging after vein transplant procedures, research shows.
RPM could be life-saving difference for seniors on dialysis, study shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 29, 2024
Remote patient monitoring tools may make a meaningful difference in dialysis survival rates, a new study shows.
Remote patient monitoring tied to better dialysis technique survival
Feb 23, 2024
The findings were seen for patients on automated peritoneal dialysis.
Denosumab linked to severe hypocalcemia in dialysis-dependent seniors
Jan 25, 2024
The risk increased for severe and very severe hypocalcemia for female dialysis-dependent Medicare patients aged 65 years or older.
Mean platelet volume linked to mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients
Nov 22, 2023
MPV ≥10.2 fL was independently associated with all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality.
AI, seniors’ virtual reality innovations honored with Hillman Foundation grants
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 25, 2023
A nurse-moderated VR program for seniors with kidney disease and an algorithm project for care planning just received a funding boost.
High systemic immune-inflammation index tied to higher mortality with peritoneal dialysis
Sep 22, 2023
Findings were particularly pronounced for those younger than 65 years
Device that monitors organ transplants could be game-changer for seniors with kidney disease
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 13, 2023
A new tool could provide a major breakthrough in monitoring and avoiding organ rejection: an ultrathin electronic implant that would continuously stream data about the organ to a software platform.
Kidney Project finds breakthrough for artificial organ device, scientists announce
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 01, 2023
Scientists reached a breakthrough with a bioreactor device that could serve as a potential artificial kidney for those with end-stage kidney disease.
Light exercise during dialysis tied to improved physical functioning
Jul 26, 2023
Additionally, patients randomly assigned to exercise versus usual care may have fewer annual days in the hospital.