SAN FRANCISCO – Kidney disease is growing at an alarming rate, with many patients being told they will need dialysis to survive. A new UCSF study is showing that for some, dialysis doesn't need to be ...

The standard test for measuring blood-sugar control in diabetes patients has limited value for those on dialysis, according to a study released Tuesday by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Barry ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The use of technicians to assist in delivering dialysis to the end-stage kidney disease population has been a ...

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 ...