Sterilized honey was shown to be effective in preventing peritoneal dialysis catheter site infections, according to a study presented at the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant ...
Nurse-assisted peritoneal dialysis associated with lower risk for transfer to hemodialysis for infection in first 18 months. (HealthDay News) — Nurse assistance is associated with a lower risk for ...
June 22, 2012 (Paris, France) — In an Austrian study of patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, researchers found that oral active vitamin D was associated with a lower risk forperitonitis and ...
We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. PD adoption has been limited by an increased focus on Kt ...
SAN DIEGO—Invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections have declined in incidence among chronic dialysis patients in the United States, according to researchers. Although the ...
Beth Piraino, MD, Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Staff ...
NEARLY 56,000 Malaysians suffer from end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), a condition under which a person's kidneys have less ...
Kidney disease affects millions globally, often reducing quality of life and daily functioning. In the United States, about 14% of adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to the National ...
Nephroprotection and early intervention support more planned dialysis starts, improved patient outcomes and increased use of home therapies, ...