Hemodialysis utilizes a machine to externally filter blood, while peritoneal dialysis uses a mechanism to filter it ...

A recent study from National Taiwan University Hospital shows that apixaban, a blood-thinning medication, can help prevent blood clots in dialysis patients after a procedure to clear blocked ...

If this peritoneal dialysis device is commercialized as a portable system, it is expected to significantly improve the quality of life for patients with kidney failure.Additionally, it could ...

Considering taking supplements to treat peritoneal dialysis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of peritoneal dialysis. Follow the links to read common ...

In 2005, the European Renal Association published the European Best Practice Guidelines (EBPG) for Peritoneal Dialysis. 1 The document includes a preface explaining how the process was initiated ...

Patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) often develop protein energy malnutrition. Amino-acid-containing dialysate can compensate for low protein intake and protein losses in such patients ...