Addition of manual daytime exchanges to automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) regimens optimizes solute clearance, but reduces quality of life and might increase the risk of peritonitis. Clinically ...

As blood in the peritoneal capillaries comes into contact with dialysate in the peritoneal cavity, solutes in the blood diffuse into the dialysate. The osmotic gradient created by glucose in the ...

Baxter has received clearance from the FDA for the latest version of its automated peritoneal dialysis system designed for home use, combining it with a digital platform that aims to help patients ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Baxter International's AMIA automated home peritoneal dialysis (APD) system with remote connectivity over the Internet, using the company's ...

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 ...

First patients have been enrolled in the clinical trial for next generation dialysis technology Innovative system designed to improve home dialysis experience and simplify therapy management New ...

In peritoneal dialysis, a permanent catheter is surgically placed, with one end in the abdominal cavity and the other on the outside to allow the dialysis fluid to flow into and out of the abdominal ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the United States, the annual rate of growth in incident patients with end-stage kidney disease has slowed.

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) continues its slow march toward equal popularity within the nephrology community. In most areas of the United States, it is still the minority to the behemoth that is ...