June 5, 2026 · Mayo Clinic proceedings · DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2026.01.033

Nondialytic Care vs Dialysis Transition on Hospitalization: Outcomes in Veterans With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease

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The authors aimed to compare the hospitalization outcomes of veterans with advanced chronic kidney disease receiving nondialytic care versus those transitioning to dialysis. Their findings revealed that dialysis was associated with significantly higher rates of hospitalization, increased days hospitalized, and longer average length of stay compared to nondialytic care. Additionally, earlier transitions to dialysis correlated with even greater hospitalization rates, suggesting that nondialytic care may be a preferable option for managing advanced chronic kidney disease.

Connie M Rhee, Yoko Narasaki, Susan T Crowley, Csaba P Kovesdy, Dana B Mukamel, Amy S You, Matthew Nguyen, Man Kit Michael Siu, Lisa Le, Alejandra Novoa, Danh V Nguyen, Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh

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