A successful kidney transplant is a huge step forward in a person's CKD journey. However, the road to recovery and long-term well-being goes beyond surgery. Regular timely intake of transplant ...

For many dialysis patients, the whole idea can feel extremely confusing and even a bit scary because the process isn't always explained clearly. Sometimes the patient themselves may not remember the ...

A new international trial has delivered striking results for people on dialysis, showing that daily fish oil supplements can ...

Daily fish oil supplementation reduces serious cardiac events including heart attack and stroke among patients on dialysis.

Dialysis is a procedure that helps filter and clean your blood when your kidneys are unable to do so effectively. There are two types of dialysis. Hemodialysis involves the use of a dialysis machine ...

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 ...

ASN’s Kidney Health Guidance highlights the importance of individualizing dialysis care for patients with AKI-D. The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) has released guidance on the outpatient ...

People with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who receive dialysis in advance of widespread, disruptive disasters “are significantly less likely to need an emergency department visit or hospitalization ...

Leah McLaughlin receives funding from Health and Care Research Wales. She is affiliated with the Wales Kidney Research Unit. We would like to acknowledge Dr Gareth Roberts Chief Investigator of the ...

A change in Medicare coverage for specific medications needed during dialysis has left nursing homes and their patients receiving in-house treatment for kidney failure in a serious bind. Starting Jan.