Neonatal nephrotoxic medication exposure and early acute kidney injury: results from the AWAKEN study.

Background: We aimed to describe nephrotoxic medication exposure and investigate associations between exposure and acute kidney injury (AKI) in the neonatal intensive care unit during the first postnatal week.

Design/methods: Secondary analysis of the AWAKEN cohort. We evaluated nephrotoxic medication exposure during the first postnatal week and associations with AKI using time-varying Cox proportional hazard regressions models.

A Qualitative Pilot Study of the Perceptions in Older Adults with End-Stage Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis.

Background: Little is known about the perceptions of older adults with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) on chronic hemodialysis (HD) even though this could potentially influence how treatment is received. This study explores the perceptions of older adults with ESKD on HD, specifically their decision to initiate HD, preconceptions and expectations of HD, perceived difficulties with HD, and coping strategies.

Design: Cross-sectional.