Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Good vascular access continues to be a cornerstone of optimal hemodialysis (HD) for patients with end-stage ...

This type of dialysis uses the serous membrane that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity as a filter for removing the excess fluids and waste. The dialysate is pumped into the peritoneal cavity ...

Dialysis patients with central venous catheters more likely to contract bloodstream infections Infection rates and other dialysis events were highest among patients with a central venous catheter as ...

For decades, the United States has grappled with the complexities of chronic kidney disease and the plight of the almost ...

Planning for renal replacement therapy and dialysis vascular access requires evaluation of comorbidities and quality of life Selection of the ideal vascular access for an elderly patient requires ...

A life-threatening risk associated with accessing a patient's bloodstream via haemodialysis central venous catheters has been highlighted by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB). A new ...

ORLANDO, Fla.—Central venous catheters (CVCs) are the most prevalent access type in patients who initiate hemodialysis (HD) following a failed renal transplant, a study found. The study, by Karn Gupta ...

The findings of a new study call into question the longstanding belief that the higher risk of premature death seen in hemodialysis patients who are treated with catheters is due to an elevated risk ...

An arteriovenous (AV) fistula connects an artery to a vein in your arm. This provides a stronger access point for the needles from a hemodialysis machine. If you have end stage kidney disease (ESKD), ...

For kidney disease patients who need to undergo dialysis, one type of treatment is not best for all, according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Society ...