Publications by authors named "M A McAdams-Demarco"
Central body fat distribution affects kidney function. Abdominal fat measurements using computed tomography (CT) may prove superior in assessing body composition-related kidney risk in living kidney donors. This retrospective cohort study including 550 kidney donors aimed to determine the association between CT-measured abdominal fat areas and kidney function before and after donor nephrectomy.
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- There's a growing population of older adults with kidney disease, but there's not enough evidence to help improve their clinical care, prompting the KDARC to conduct a study on research priorities in geriatric nephrology.
- The study used a modified Delphi approach involving clinicians and researchers in the US and Canada to gather and prioritize important research topics for better care of older adults with kidney issues.
- Five key research priorities were identified: improving communication about treatment options, enhancing quality of life and symptom management, addressing frailty, tailoring therapies for older adults, and providing caregiver support, all underlined by the importance of health equity and patient-centered care.
Built environment and chronic kidney disease: current state and future directions.
Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The review highlights a knowledge gap regarding how neighborhood characteristics affect chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially identifying modifiable factors that can help in prevention strategies through interventions.
- - Recent research primarily focuses on social aspects of neighborhoods, with initial studies on the built environment showing mixed results, particularly concerning food deserts and their risk for CKD.
- - There is a call for further investigation using advanced study methods and diverse datasets to better understand the links between neighborhood factors and CKD, with the potential for utilizing electronic health records to support this research.