The development of dialysis by early pioneers such as Willem Kolff and Belding Scribner set
in motion several dramatic changes in the epidemiology, economics and ethical frameworks …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an important home-based treatment for kidney failure and
accounts for 11% of all dialysis and 9% of all kidney replacement therapy globally. Although …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …

Objective We aimed to determine the long-term yield of pancreatic cancer surveillance in
hereditary predisposed high-risk individuals. Design From 2006 to 2019, we prospectively …

Introduction: National data on chronic dialysis treatment are essential to support the
development of health policies aimed at improving the treatment for thousands of people …

The global nephrology community recognizes the need for a cohesive strategy to address
the growing problem of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). In March 2018, the International …

Background Variability in ultrafiltration influences prescriptions and outcomes in patients
with kidney failure who are treated with peritoneal dialysis. Variants in AQP1, the gene that …

Textile electronics addresses fibers or fiber assemblies with electronic functions to generate,
transmit, modulate, and detect electrons. Interactive textile electronic devices may provide …

Background Biocompatible peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions, including neutral pH, low
glucose degradation product (GDP) solutions and icodextrin, have previously been shown to …

Peritonitis is a common and severe complication in peritoneal dialysis (PD). Detailed
recommendations on the prevention and treatment of PD-associated peritonitis have been …