Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans with chronic kidney disease (CKD) residing near lower complexity Veterans Health Administration (VA) facilities are often managed by primary …
Abstract: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) use among the US Veteran population is lower than in the non-Veteran kidney failure population. Enhancing access to PD within the Veteran Health …
Background: CKD affects susceptible populations at higher rates than the general public. Dietary adherence, quality, and behaviors play a crucial role in CKD and chronic disease …
Abstract: Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a pillar of kidney disease therapy, but their efficacy remains unknown in autosomal dominant …
Abstract: Background: Kidney disease stakeholders recommend a system-wide increase in home dialysis use. KRT decision readiness is associated with higher selection and use of home …
Abstract: Background: The effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on cardiovascular disease and CKD may be limited if discontinued in persons with CKD. We …
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate racial and ethnic disparities in dialysis facility-level performance and identify factors contributing to these disparities. The study …
Abstract:Â Background and objectives: Veterans with ESKD initiate dialysis under the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), an integrated health system, or are outsourced to non-VHA …