Arbor Research
 

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April 2015
In This Issue
Vascular Access Trends
New VP of Finance
IV Iron and Mortality
Recent Publications

ANNA 

National Symposium

 

Joan Camarro Simard, MS, RN, CNN will present the session "The Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) and Practice Monitor: Outcomes and Trends for Evidence-Based Practice" at the 46th American Nephrology Nurses' Association National Symposium in Orlando, FL April 19-21, 2015. For more details please click here.

ERA-EDTA Congress 

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The Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) will present a symposium and four abstracts at the 52nd Congress of the European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA), in London, May 28-31, 2015. For more details, please click here.

  

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We are pleased to share news about our projects and publications with you. This newsletter includes summaries of our most research to inform medical practice and improve patient care.
Vascular Access Trends from the DOPPS Practice Monitor
 
Researchers led by Dr. Ron Pisoni published new information on vascular access use and patient preferences. Analyzing data from the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) Practice Monitor (DPM), the authors found that fistula use is increasing among hemodialysis patients in the United States, although approximately 70 percent of patients begin dialysis with a catheter. This publication examines differences in vascular access by race and makes international comparisons. For more findings and information about this paper, please click here.

Want to learn more about the latest trends in US dialysis practice from the DPM?
Investigators will host a free, public Web conference to discuss the latest data on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 3 p.m. EDT. Please click here to register for this event.
Karen Crow Joins Arbor Research as Vice President of Finance
 
We are pleased to announce that Karen Crow has joined Arbor Research as our Vice President of Finance. Ms. Crow will be responsible for overseeing the financial structure of the organization and directing financial analysis. This new position was created to support the continued growth of Arbor Research and the development of our strategic initiatives. To learn more, please click here.
  
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New Research Validates Association Between High IV Iron Doses and Mortality 
 
Intravenous (IV) iron is required for optimal management of anemia in the majority of hemodialysis patients. Prescription of IV iron has increased over time, but the best dosing strategy is unknown and the effects on patient survival are unclear. A new study from the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) examines the associations between IV iron dose and clinical outcomes. To learn more, please click here.
 

Data from the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study validate an association between high intravenous iron doses and mortality. Bailie GR, et al; Kidney International. Click to view abstract.
 

Trends in US vascular access use, patient preferences, and related practices: An update from the US-DOPPS Practice Monitor with international comparisons. Pisoni R, et al; Am J Kidney Dis. Click to view abstract. 
 

Has dialysis payment reform led to initial racial disparities in anemia and mineral metabolism management? Turenne M, et al; J Am Soc Nephrol. Click to view abstract.