For many dialysis patients, the whole idea can feel extremely confusing and even a bit scary because the process isn't always explained clearly. Sometimes the patient themselves may not remember the ...

Whether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration, according to a new study. Disparities in timely wait-listing among pediatric ...

Starting dialysis can be a significant transition in someone's life, impacting both their physical routine and emotional well-being. “This can be a very difficult process for our patients,” says ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers asked the nephrologists and nurses questions about ideal features, barriers and design parameters, ...

The most common first diagnosis of Alport syndrome in Japan is during the universal age-3 urine screening. In 60% of these children, the disease had already progressed far enough to qualify for ...

WALTHAM, Mass., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresenius Medical Care North America's (FMCNA) Renal Therapies Group today announced the availability of the CombiSet SMARTECHTM, the first available ...

Dialysis is a critical treatment for individuals with kidney failure, helping to filter waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood when the kidneys lose their function. While dialysis ...