A recent study revealed that patients hospitalized with Covid-19 who developed acute kidney injury had better outcomes if they were vaccinated compared to unvaccinated patients. The research, led by experts from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), highlighted that vaccinated patients were less likely to require dialysis post-discharge and had higher survival rates.

Key Findings of the Study

The study conducted by UCLA researchers indicated that individuals who had received prior Covid vaccination were at a lower risk of needing dialysis after being discharged from the hospital and had a higher chance of survival compared to unvaccinated patients. Acute kidney injury, a common complication among Covid patients, can result in a decline in kidney function or the need for dialysis, with rates as high as 46 percent.

Published in the peer-reviewed journal Kidney Medicine, the findings suggest that Covid vaccination may help reduce the long-term decline in kidney function and mortality risk among patients with acute kidney injury.

Expert Insights

Lead author of the study, Dr. Niloofar Nobakht, who is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, emphasized the importance of Covid vaccination in preventing complications in patients with acute kidney injuries. Dr. Nobakht highlighted that vaccination discussions with healthcare providers are crucial to reduce the need for dialysis and improve patient outcomes.

Study Details

The research analyzed data from approximately 3,500 Covid patients hospitalized between March 1, 2020, and March 30, 2022. Out of the 972 patients who developed acute kidney injury, 411 were unvaccinated, while 467 had received at least two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.

Results showed that unvaccinated patients were more likely to require continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) after hospitalization compared to vaccinated patients. Unvaccinated individuals also had higher risks of needing CRRT post-discharge, hospital mortality, and long-term mortality compared to vaccinated patients.

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