The global effort to develop a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is on track to
produce one or more authorized vaccines. We examine how different definitions and …

Background Patients on dialysis are at increased risk for COVID-19–related complications.
However, a substantial fraction of patients on dialysis belong to groups more likely to be …

To the Editor, Presently, much of the American population remains reluctant to the voluntary
receipt of the COVID-19 vaccine, despite numerous public health initiatives. Vaccines …

Background Although patients with kidney disease may be particularly susceptible to the
adverse health effects associated with lead exposure, whether levels of lead found …

Background The hospitalization rate is higher in patients with end-stage kidney disease
(ESKD) than in the general population. However, the national estimates in Taiwan remain …

Vaccinating dialysis patients may prevent morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable
population. The National Forum of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Networks (the Forum) …

Methods The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) 2010-2019 was used. A primary diagnosis of
influenza was identified using ICD-9-CM (487. X, 488. X) and ICD-10-CM codes (J09. X …

BACKGROUND: Reducing the extra burden COVID-19 has on people already facing
disparities is among the main national priorities for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Early …

Background Cardiac arrest occurs frequently in outpatient dialysis clinics, and immediate
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) provision improves patient outcomes. However, Black …

Background: Research consistently shows that influenza vaccines prevent medical
appointments, treatments, and disabilities. In the United States (US), 25-49 million …