Prolia Linked to Higher Hypocalcemia Risk Among Female Dialysis Patients: Study
Researchers warn that severe hypocalcemia can increase the risk of bone fractures, hospitalization and death for dialysis patients.
Tag Archives: Dialysis
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FDA Warns Prolia May Cause Severe Low Blood Calcium Levels
The FDA began investigating a link between side effects of Prolia and hypocalcemia in November 2022, following adverse reports from dialysis patients.
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Fresenius Sanxin Single Use Syringe Recall Issued Due to Risk of Blood, Heparin Leaks
The FDA warns that the recalled syringes could cause infections, blood loss, increased blood clot risks, embolism and death.
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Children Twice as Likely to Die if Treated at For-Profit Dialysis Centers, Study Warns
For-profit dialysis centers are less likely to offer potentially life-saving treatment if those services are less profitable, researchers found.
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Needle Dislodgement Problems Pose Risk During Dialysis Treatment: Report
An alarm system that can detect dialysis needle dislodgement problems is widely used in Europe, but currently unavailable to most Americans.
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Black and Hispanic Dialysis Patients Face Higher Risks of Bloodstream Infections Due to Poor Care: CDC
Latino dialysis patients face a 40% increased risk of bloodstream infections than White patients, while the risk for Black patients is 10% higher.
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Medtronic Hemodialysis Catheter Recall Issued Due To Risk of Leaks Across Tubes, Resulting in Bleeding, Blood Clots, Other Problems
The Medtronic catheter recall comes following two reports of injuries linked to leaking tubes, which the FDA says carries a risk of serious injury or death to patients.
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Children Who Have Undergone Heart Surgery Often Face Increased Hypertension Risks: Study
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Dialysis Clinic Staff Often Fail To Attempt CPR On Patients Suffering Cardiac Arrest: Study
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Gadolinium MRI Dyes May Cause Acute Kidney Injury In Patients With CKD: Study
