Home Dialysis News

In an editorial, researchers proposed potential solutions to increase peritoneal dialysis use in the United States that focused on social/educational, clinical and financial factors.

According to the results of a recently published study, patients with ESKD who are placed on intensive home hemodialysis — more than 20 hours a week — have similar survival rates to patients who receive a deceased donor transplant.

Recently published findings determined that PD use increased after the implementation of the 2011 Medicare prospective payment system for dialysis, yet specific patient characteristics were associated with the likelihood of utilization.

In the wake of the announcement of Advancing American Kidney Health, and 6 months into after its merger with NxStage, Fresenius Medical Care North America announced record growth in its home dialysis program. The company now serves more than 25,000 patients at home, and the program is growing at nine times the rate of its in-center dialysis offerings.

WASHINGTON — Results of a study presented here showed home remote monitoring of high-risk patients on peritoneal dialysis helped reduce uncontrolled blood pressure, aligned treatment weight closer to target weight and increased positive answers to health questions posed to patients about their care.

WASHINGTON — Data presented at ASN Kidney Week show Outset Medical’s Tablo hemodialysis system was safe and effective for both in-center or at-home use.

Fresenius Medical Care North America has announced the launch of TheHub, its new health platform designed to improve the remote monitoring of patients on home dialysis.

On Oct. 12, nurses who specialize in caring for patients with varying degrees of kidney disease will gather in San Diego for the American Nephrology Nurses Association’s Nephrology Nursing Practice, Management & Leadership Conference. Mary Schira, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, ANNA conferences committee chair and an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas, told Healio/Nephrology that the conference is equally open to nurse managers, staff nurses and advanced practice nurses.

Advancing American Kidney Health is already affecting the business strategies of U.S. dialysis organizations of all sizes, and DaVita Kidney Care executives say that are poised to lead this industry-wide push. DaVita reported in July that its PD and home hemodialysis programs were growing at four times the rate of its in-center treatment options.

Researchers from New Zealand found that receiving hemodialysis in a community house provided many advantages to patients, including the flexibility that accompanies home dialysis without the high costs.