Nephrology News & Issues

Since its inception in 1987, Nephrology News & Issues has been at the forefront of reporting on advancements in nephrology. It serves as a platform for professionals involved in renal care to share ideas and insights.

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CMS rescinds post-

3 days ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways: CMS is rescinding a Biden administration-era policy on abortion care for women in medical emergencies. Experts told Healio about the legal and ethical implications for providers. CMS announced that it is rescinding guidance directing U.S. hospitals to provide abortion care when necessary for pregnant patients experiencing medical emergencies. In July 2022 — just after Roe v.
Closed CDC lab was cornerstone of national, global STI science

3 days ago | healio.com | Gerard Gallagher |Stephen Feller |Caitlyn Stulpin

Read more Key takeaways: The Trump administration closed a CDC lab that tracked STIs, including drug-resistant gonorrhea. Experts painted a grim picture of STI surveillance in the wake of the lab’s closing. In early 2023, health officials in Massachusetts and at the CDC announced the detection of the first two cases of gonorrhea in the United States that were resistant or showed reduced susceptibility to five different classes of antibiotics.
Fathers' eating habits in adolescence may influence the diets of their future children

3 days ago | healio.com | Emma Bascom

Key takeaways: Children’s eating habits may be influenced by the quality of their father’s diet when he was an adolescent. Early nutritional intervention from PCPs could have an intergenerational effect, a researcher said. ORLANDO — Men’s eating habits in adolescence may offer a clue to their children’s future nutritional health, according to a presentation at the annual NUTRITION meeting. Mariane H.
Home OCT a ‘safety net’ for reducing treatment burden in wet AMD

3 days ago | healio.com | Anthony DeFino

Key takeaways: Home OCT may help patients achieve extended dosing intervals through consistent fluid evaluation. Scans are reviewed by AI through a cloud-based platform and by the ophthalmologist. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Home OCT offers personalized insights on treatment response for wet age-related macular degeneration that may help reduce treatment burden, according to a speaker.
Study: Eating more sweet foods may not change taste preferences

3 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades

Key takeaways: The level of exposure to sweet foods did not influence adult’s preferences for sweet-tasting foods. The researchers plan to conduct a similar study in children. ORLANDO — Eating more sweet-tasting foods did not increase a person’s preference for sweet tastes, according to the results of a parallel randomized clinical trial presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.
HHS ends government-funded COVID-19 test program

3 days ago | healio.com | Caitlyn Stulpin

Key takeaways:$1 billion was spent on the program over the last 4 years. HHS is in the process of purchasing a supply of tests that can distinguish between COVID-19 and influenza to have on hand for emergencies. HHS has ended a government-funded program that distributed free COVID-19 tests to community organizations, a department spokesperson confirmed to Healio.
Q&A: Operational definition for sepsis should be updated, experts say

4 days ago | healio.com | Caitlyn Stulpin |Michael Klompas

Key takeaways:Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Experts say this should change as many patients “with sepsis” have conditions that mimic sepsis. Experts are calling for a modification to the operational definition for sepsis, which they say could improve patient outcomes by allowing care providers to focus on severe patients and aid in antibiotic stewardship efforts.
Surgeon highlights advantages of using Unity platform

4 days ago | healio.com | Anthony DeFino

Key takeaways: The Unity platform consists of a vitreoretinal cataract system and a stand-alone cataract system. It improves followability and increases efficiency while using less energy. LOS ANGELES — With the recently launched Unity system, Alcon aims to allow ophthalmologists to perform vitreoretinal cataract surgery and cataract surgery on the same platform.
Secondary SLT reduces medication load in eyes well controlled by drops

4 days ago | healio.com | Justin Cooper

Key takeaways:Eyes that switched from eye drops to SLT had a significant reduction in the average number of medications. Eyes with uncontrolled IOP benefited from SLT, but some still needed trabeculectomy. For open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension well controlled by eye drops, secondary selective laser trabeculoplasty reduced medication load, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Caffeine, particularly coffee, boosts healthy aging in women

4 days ago | healio.com | Andrew Rhoades

Key takeaways:Regular coffee intake increased the odds for healthy aging by 2% to 5% while cola lowered these odds. A researcher told Healio that coffee intake should still be moderate and individually tailored. ORLANDO — Caffeine intake increased the likelihood of healthy aging in women, data presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting showed. Specifically, drinking regular coffee increased the odds up to 5%, according to a press release.