A change in Medicare coverage for specific medications needed during dialysis has left nursing homes and their patients receiving in-house treatment for kidney failure in a serious bind. Starting Jan.

For many people diagnosed with kidney failure, the thought of starting dialysis can feel overwhelming. Questions about needles, machines, and frequent hospital visits often lead to one common concern: ...

An arteriovenous (AV) fistula connects an artery to a vein in your arm. This provides a stronger access point for the needles from a hemodialysis machine. If you have end stage kidney disease (ESKD), ...

Having a primary care physician reduces emergency department (ED) use among patients with end-stage kidney disease receiving dialysis, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Major ...

Authors call for better dialysis staff education to ultimately improve patient care. (HealthDay News) — There are significant gaps and variation in knowledge of transplantation processes among ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Value-based care prioritizes education, prevention and longitudinal care management. Proactive management can ...

The Fresenius clinic, currently located in the basement of CentraCare — Rice Memorial Hospital, is moving to a new location on 1st Street South that is expected to open in the spring. Dialysis ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated whether hemodialysis (HD) can maintain elevated blood ketone levels in rats on a ketogenic diet in an effort to ...