In this article, we review approaches for decreasing uremic solute concentrations in chronic
kidney disease and in particular, in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The rationale to do so …

Peritoneal dialysis is now a well established, mature treatment modality for advanced
chronic kidney disease. The medium term (at least 5 year) survival of patients on peritoneal …

Results PD patients were significantly more likely to have serum potassium< 4 mEq/L, with
an adjusted odds ratio of 3.30 (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 3.05, 3.56). There was a U …

Background Residual renal function (RRF) confers survival in patients with ESRD but
declines after initiating hemodialysis. Previous research shows that dialysate cooling …

Maladaptive responses between a failing heart and the kidneys ultimately lead to permanent
chronic kidney disease, referred to as cardiorenal syndrome type 2. In this narrative review …

Background Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is challenging for patients with functional limitations,
and assisted PD can support these patients, but previous reports of assisted PD have not …

Exercise rehabilitation is a well-established therapy for reducing morbidity and mortality and
improving quality of life and function across chronic conditions. People with dialysis …

With ageing populations, new elderly end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) cases rise. Unlike
younger patients, elderly ESKD patients are less likely to undergo kidney transplant, and …

Heart failure is a significant health problem worldwide. Despite all the new therapies
available nowadays, many patients will reach advanced stages of the disease. Diuretic …

Recent studies of timing of dialysis initiation have challenged the recent trend to earlier
initiation of therapy. The observed outcomes though are a consequence of the balance …