Hemodialysis
Intradialytic parenteral nutrition during dialysis can improve serum albumin levels
Intradialytic parenteral nutrition is safe and effective for improving serum albumin levels for patients with end-stage kidney disease on in-center hemodialysis, according to study data.
Dialysis centers serving disadvantaged patients see fewer penalties under new benchmarks
U.S. dialysis facilities serving patients with social risk factors faced fewer financial penalties after stratified benchmarks were added to the End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices model, according to study data.
Q&A: Eating during dialysis — is it safe?
Eating during hemodialysis is not often talked about in nephrology. Some clinics deter the practice due to safety and hygiene issues, but others may promote it. Emerging research may signal a shift in how eating during dialysis is viewed.
Survey of advanced practice providers shows younger clinicians fill void in nephrology
The National Kidney Foundation Council of Advanced Practice Providers conducts an online survey every 2 years to assess changes in the workforce and utilization of advanced practice providers in nephrology.
Nephrology technicians indispensable members of health care team
As a dialysis technician, I work closely with a team of doctors, nurses, social workers and dietitians to provide specialized care for patients with kidney failure.
Education, training can boost home dialysis uptake for pediatric patients
LAS VEGAS — Education and training can encourage home dialysis uptake for pediatric patients and enable more successful transitions to home care, according to a speaker here.
Solo home hemodialysis can be safe for patients and clinicians
Among the top three barriers to home dialysis, cited independently by both patients and clinicians, is the need for home-based support, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease in 2024.
Presence of gout linked to lower likelihood of kidney transplant wait-listing
BOSTON — Among patients on hemodialysis, those who developed gout were 6% less likely to be wait-listed for a kidney transplant than those without gout, according to data presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings.
Solo home hemodialysis can be safe for patients and clinicians
Among the top three barriers to home dialysis, cited independently by both patients and clinicians, is the need for home-based support, according to data published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease in 2024.
Switch from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis risk for young adults with kidney disease
Young adults with kidney disease have a high risk of transitioning from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis due to infections, nonadherence to treatment schedule and mechanical issues, data show.