Fluid volume and hemodynamic management in hemodialysis patients is an essential
component of dialysis adequacy. Restoring salt and water homeostasis in hemodialysis …

Space medicine and new technology such as magnetic resonance imaging of tissue sodium
stores (23 NaMRI) have changed our understanding of human sodium homeostasis and …

Background Sudden death is a leading cause of death in patients on maintenance
hemodialysis therapy. During hemodialysis sessions, the gradient between serum and …

Large cohort studies suggest that high convective volumes associated with online
hemodiafiltration may reduce the risk of mortality/morbidity compared to optimal high-flux …

Despite the significant progress made in understanding chronic kidney disease and uraemic
pathophysiology, use of advanced technology and implementation of new strategies in renal …

Metabolic acidosis is a common complication of chronic kidney disease; it is typically caused
by the accumulation of sulfate, phosphorus, and organic anions. Metabolic acidosis is …

Background: Currently, bicarbonate-based dialysate needs a buffer to prevent precipitation
of bicarbonate salts with the bivalent cations, and acetate at 3–4 mmol/L is the most used …

Despite having thousands of blood pressure (BP) readings on individual dialysis patients
over the course of a year, our knowledge about the optimal assessment of BP, the …

The KDIGO definition of chronic kidney disease (CKD) allowed a more detailed
characterization of CKD causes, epidemiology and consequences. The picture that has …

The demographic profile of patients transitioning from chronic kidney disease to kidney
replacement therapy is changing, with a higher prevalence of aging patients with multiple …