Dialyzers have been commercially used for hemodialysis application since the 1950s, but
progress in improving their efficiencies has never stopped over the decades. This article …

With the growing number of dialysis patients with frailty, the concept of renal rehabilitation,
including exercise intervention and nutrition programs for patients with chronic kidney …

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a severe and common complication and affects a quarter
of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Oxidative stress and inflammation related to …

Introduction Romosozumab reportedly increases bone mineral density (BMD) potently but
might adversely affect cardiovascular disease (CVD). We evaluated the efficacy of …

In the current aging society of Japan, malnutrition and resultant sarcopenia have been
widely identified as important symptomatic indicators of ill health and can cause impairments …

Gut dysbiosis has been implicated in the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Alterations in the gut environment induced by uremic toxins, the dietary restriction of fiber …

Background The aim of this study was to describe the trends in the incidence, prevalence
and survival of patients on kidney replacement therapy (KRT) for end-stage kidney disease …

Membrane technology is playing a crucial role in cutting-edge innovations in the biomedical
field. One such innovation is the surface engineering of a membrane for enhanced longevity …

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and
end-stage kidney disease worldwide. In Japan, the proportion of new patients requiring …

Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.
However, the management of chronic kidney disease, particularly diabetes, requires vast …