• Journal: Kidney Medicine
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Factors associated with proteinuria assessment after acute kidney injury among US Veterans

Abstract:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication during hospitalization and is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and new or worsening …

Galectin-3 is associated with risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in ambulatory Veterans

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Cardiovascular and kidney disease are highly prevalent comorbid conditions, and each is a risk factor for the other condition. We evaluated whether …

Telehealth for goals of care conversations in advanced CKD: A mixed-methods pilot study of US Veterans and their clinicians

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: Engaging patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) in goals of care (GOC) conversations is essential to align life-sustaining treatments …

Informed dialysis modality selection among Veterans with advanced CKD: A community-level needs assessment

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: The Advancing Americans Kidney Health Executive order has directed substantial increases in home dialysis use for incident kidney replacement …

Cystatin C Use for CKD Detection in the Veterans Health Administration System: A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Facilitators

Abstract: Rationale and objective: The measurement of cystatin C has been recommended to enhance chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection and risk stratification in clinical …

Acute kidney injury and subsequent kidney failure with replacement therapy incidence in older adults with advanced CKD: A cohort study of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Rationale and objective: Advanced age is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) development, which has high heterogeneity in disease progression. Acute …

Long-term patiromer use and outcomes among US Veterans with hyperkalemia and CKD: A propensity-matched cohort study

Abstract: Rationale & Objective Patiromer is a potassium binder approved for the long-term management of hyperkalemia. Although patiromer use among patients with advanced chronic …