It is feasible and safe to widen the availability of peritoneal dialysis performed at home as initial treatment for patients with advanced chronic renal disease, according to new US research. In a ...
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment option for kidney failure. It uses the lining of the abdomen, or peritoneum, to filter blood inside the body. A person can perform peritoneal dialysis at home, ...
The United States lags behind other countries in home dialysis, but Kaiser Permanente research finds it safe to expand use in a large, integrated health care system. OAKLAND, Calif.—The rate of people ...
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment option for kidney failure that removes waste and excess fluid using the body’s abdominal lining. It can be done at home and is designed to replace some functions of ...
Sharesource remote patient management – now available in 40 countries – is evolving peritoneal dialysis practice management Two-way telehealth platform provides timely information to help clinicians ...
For most people, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are equally effective treatments for end stage renal disease. Factors such as your health, preferences, and the costs may influence your final ...
As blood in the peritoneal capillaries comes into contact with dialysate in the peritoneal cavity, solutes in the blood diffuse into the dialysate. The osmotic gradient created by glucose in the ...