July 2021 PMID 34021031

Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Samuel A Silver, Neill K Adhikari, Chaim M Bell, Christopher T Chan, Ziv Harel, Abhijat Kitchlu, Alejandro Meraz-Muñoz, Patrick A Norman, Adic Perez, Alireza Zahirieh, Ron Wald

Mentions

20
Peak: 6 in Jul 2021
across 2 sources since May 2021

Extended reach

68,423
potential audience

Total likes

1,179

Video views

43,452

Mentions per month

May 2021 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective comments demonstrate interest through references to the trial as 'very interesting' and conversations about nephrology follow-up, reflecting engagement. The tone balances curiosity with skepticism about real-world implementation, as seen in questions about the impact of having a nephrologist oversee follow-up and comments noting barriers like patient fatigue and travel. This suggests a moderate level of overall engagement and perceived impact, driven largely by the study's implications for healthcare practices.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed opinions, with some recognizing the trial's findings but also questioning the practical impact of nephrologist follow-up given the low attendance rates.

InterestModerate interest

Overall, there's a moderate level of curiosity about the study, evidenced by mentions of the trial's relevance and summaries, but some comments express limited enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference the trial directly, sharing links and highlighting the significance of the study, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential importance of the research in guiding future follow-up strategies despite acknowledging the challenges revealed.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored whether early follow-up with a nephrologist after an AKI hospitalization is feasible and if it impacts patient outcomes, finding that few patients actually attended follow-up visits.
  • Despite high rates of adverse kidney events in both groups, the trial showed that in-person nephrology follow-up was often difficult to implement, with barriers such as fatigue, travel, and reluctance to add more healthcare providers.
  • The results suggest that while AKI survivors are at significant risk for worsening kidney health, alternative follow-up strategies might be needed, as in-person nephrology visits pose challenges and did not significantly change outcomes in this early phase.]

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Canadian Nephrology Trials Network
@CNTN_RCEN · X

Journal publication "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Randomized Controlled Trial" includes CNTN Capacity Building Committee member Dr. Sam Silver via @ASNKidney @drsamsilver https://t.co/6rbKdsFUmq

Jul 12, 2021 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 600 followers View post →
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
@ASPNeph · X

Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION). @CJASN https://t.co/kAw8xBhjlK

May 23, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,123 followers View post →
Matthieu Legrand
@matthieulegrand · X

Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Randomized Controlled Trial | American Society of Nephrology https://t.co/tKWfxnPjU4

Jul 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,143 followers View post →
Augusto Cesar S Santos Jr
@acssjr · X

Access August’s @ISNkidneycare ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus ! Check the #Trial of the #month, a very interesting study on #AKI: "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION trial)" https://t.co/sEbcdlO7mt https://t.co/riGXZacY9Q

Aug 28, 2021 · 3 likes · 874 followers View post →
Gonzalo Bautista Prieto. MD
@GonzalBautistaP · X

Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): https://t.co/T7jLiWpDnW via 360 medics

May 25, 2021 · 1 like · 827 followers View post →
Dr. Divya Bajpai
@divyaa24 · X

RT @CNTN_RCEN: Journal publication "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Rando…

Nov 18, 2021 · 4 shares · 9,198 followers View post →

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TrasplanteR_HJM
@TrasplanteR_HJM · X

Una vez establecida la LRA -> se deberá de planear la vigilancia de las variables más trascendentales. Pero, ¿Qué impacto tiene que el nefrólogo sea el encargado de otorgar ese seguimiento?

Mar 14, 2025 · 54 followers View post →
Dr. Divya Bajpai
@divyaa24 · X

RT @CNTN_RCEN: Journal publication "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Rando…

Nov 18, 2021 · 4 shares · 9,198 followers View post →
Augusto Cesar S Santos Jr
@acssjr · X

Access August’s @ISNkidneycare ISN-ACT Global Trials Focus ! Check the #Trial of the #month, a very interesting study on #AKI: "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION trial)" https://t.co/sEbcdlO7mt https://t.co/riGXZacY9Q

Aug 28, 2021 · 3 likes · 874 followers View post →
Karthik Tennankore
@tennankore · X

RT @CNTN_RCEN: Journal publication "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Rando…

Jul 13, 2021 · 4 shares · 448 followers View post →
Matthieu Evrard
@MatthieuEvrard3 · X

RT @matthieulegrand: Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Randomized Controlle…

Jul 13, 2021 · 1 share · 191 followers View post →
Matthieu Legrand
@matthieulegrand · X

Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Randomized Controlled Trial | American Society of Nephrology https://t.co/tKWfxnPjU4

Jul 13, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,143 followers View post →
pADQI
@adqi_p · X

RT @CNTN_RCEN: Journal publication "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Rando…

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Edward (Ted) Clark MD MSc
@edclark75 · X

RT @CNTN_RCEN: Journal publication "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Rando…

Jul 12, 2021 · 4 shares · 594 followers View post →
Canadian Nephrology Trials Network
@CNTN_RCEN · X

Journal publication "Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): A Randomized Controlled Trial" includes CNTN Capacity Building Committee member Dr. Sam Silver via @ASNKidney @drsamsilver https://t.co/6rbKdsFUmq

Jul 12, 2021 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 600 followers View post →
Gonzalo Bautista Prieto. MD
@GonzalBautistaP · X

Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION): https://t.co/T7jLiWpDnW via 360 medics

May 25, 2021 · 1 like · 827 followers View post →
cruz_nefroped
@CNefroped · X

RT @ASPNeph: Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION). @CJASN https://t.co/kAw8xBhjlK

May 23, 2021 · 1 share · 168 followers View post →
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
@ASPNeph · X

Nephrologist Follow-Up versus Usual Care after an Acute Kidney Injury Hospitalization (FUSION). @CJASN https://t.co/kAw8xBhjlK

May 23, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,123 followers View post →
renalRCTs
@renalRCTs · X

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May 22, 2021 · 39 followers View post →