Friends for 20 years bonded over dialysis and trainers

Two men have been firm friends for more than 20 years after bonding over a pair of trainers while they both received kidney ...
USA Today

Can kidney dialysis be done at home? We can make treatment more accessible, so why aren't we?

In 2014, Amber Pettis felt nauseous and tired. She went to see her doctor because she thought she had a stomach bug. Instead, she learned she had kidney failure, a life-altering disease requiring long ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

UC doctor studies which dialysis may work better at home

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - There is new research that could help those waiting for a kidney transplant. Dialysis is a process that filters the blood in those living with kidney disease because the kidneys ...

Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

Explore why peritoneal dialysis, a home-based treatment, offers a better quality of life for kidney failure patients despite ...
Healio

‘A bridge to transplant’: Implantable dialysis device receives FDA breakthrough status

In December, the FDA granted breakthrough status for an implantable kidney replacement system for patients with end-stage ...
Study Finds on MSN

New kidney treatments show promise, but results remain frustratingly mixed

In A Nutshell Advanced dialysis shows promise: New kidney treatment techniques achieved impressive results in some studies, with one method showing 71% kidney recovery rates in critically ill patients ...
Healthline

8 Things You Can Do During a Dialysis Session

There are many things you can do during a dialysis session, such as practicing stress-relieving activities, napping, and connecting with loved ones. Not only can these activities support your overall ...