FDA issues a complete response letter for oxylanthanum carbonate, a treatment for hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic ...

Most people on dialysis use hemodialysis, but peritoneal dialysis may be an equally effective option. Learn the pros and cons of each and what factors to consider.

Dialysis complications If a patient doesn’t eat/drink what they should, and they don’t stick to their dialysis schedule, problems can occur quickly [11].

Also hard? Building a dialysis machine that is safe, portable, and easy to use. It’s one of the reasons dialysis technology has changed little since Himmelfarb first donned a white coat in 1983.

What if kidney dialysis was portable? AWAK Technologies’ wearable PD device enters trials, promising freedom and comfort for end-stage kidney patients.

Dialysis termination can be deadly, she says—patients are usually too sick and ill-equipped to fight—and the disproportionate impacts on Black patients make it discriminatory.

Hurricane Helene devastated a North Carolina facility that produces peritoneal dialysis fluid, which is used by about 80,000 people nationally ...

Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys work at less than 15% of their normal function. If left untreated, kidney failure can ...

An arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) is a crucial lifeline for people undergoing hemodialysis. It is a surgical connection made between an artery and a vein, usually in the arm, which allows easy ...

Learn more about dialysis access surgery, as well as av fistula, av graft, and dialysis catheters, as well as the risks of vascular access for dialysis.

Dialysis is a treatment for people with chronic kidney disease. Learn who stands to benefit from going on dialysis, plus tips for the process.