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Dialysis: In the case of kidney failure, dialysis becomes a life-saving procedure, but can a person live a normal life after dialysis? Let's learn from a doctor what effects dialysis has on the body, ...

Clinicians are increasingly using dietary protein and exercise interventions during hemodialysis to help maintain patients' muscle strength. Protein intake and exercise during hemodialysis do not ...

ST. LOUIS – Those who live with kidney disease may be getting some relief especially if they need dialysis. SSM Health St. Mary`s Hospital is the first hospital in the Midwest to offer a new, ...

Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, has unveiled the WavelinQ, a device that offers a new, non-surgical way to prepare patients for dialysis. According to Overlook officials, it ...

A new study reports high levels of patient satisfaction with a minimally invasive approach to creating vascular access for kidney patients who require hemodialysis. In addition, the researchers found ...

When you have chronic kidney disease, a lower protein diet with plenty of plant-based proteins can help preserve kidney function. If you live with chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may need to make ...

Dialysis patients often develop dialysis-related amyloidosis and exhibit bone and joint disorders that impair their activity of daily living. Blood purification devices consisting of ...

A Bradenton clinic is offering a new nonsurgical procedure to prepare patients for kidney dialysis. Dr. Jenna Kazil started using the new WavelinQ EndoAVF System in January at the Florida Surgical ...

Dialysis membranes must balance two critical functions: allowing small molecules to pass through for removal while preventing the leakage of vital proteins. The team’s approach uses the unique ...

TINLEY PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vascular Specialists in Tinley Park, Illinois, is pleased to announce that Dr. Eugene Tanquilut, has successfully completed the first Ellipsys Vascular Access ...