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Debunking 5 Common Myths Around Peritoneal Dialysis
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Debunking 5 Common Myths Around Peritoneal Dialysis
Recent policymaking and an increased awareness around patient-centric care are resulting in a renewed interest in home-dialysis as a treatment option for kidney failure. Peritoneal dialysis is a great option to facilitate the freedom of home renal replacement therapy. Despite the long-history of this treatment modality as a viable option for many patients, its use remains relatively low in comparison to in-center hemodialysis. This presentation reviews and counters common perceived barriers to utilizing peritoneal dialysis in various populations.
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Marla Dallal, PharmD, RPH
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Marla Dallal, PharmD, RPH is a Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization covering Southern California. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy in Los Angeles. While in pharmacy school, Dr Dallal pursued various clinical internships within the acute care and ambulatory care settings at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente. Prior to joining Otsuka, Dr Dallal held various positions within Medical Affairs at Amgen Inc covering the cardiometabolic and nephrology therapeutic areas. She also served as a preceptor at Amgen Inc, where she instructed pharmacy students on Advanced Pharmacy Practice rotations. She is currently licensed as a pharmacist in the state of California with the National Association Board of Pharmacy.

Rim Hadgu, PharmD, BCPS
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.*
Dr Rim Hadgu is a Nephrology Medical Science Liaison at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She completed an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy and University Medical Center New Orleans. She also completed an ASHP-Accredited PGY2 Nephrology Pharmacy Residency at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Prior to joining Otsuka in October 2021, she was an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus where she delivered lectures, precepted Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience students as well as PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents. She also practiced as a nephrology clinical pharmacist for two years. Dr Hadgu is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
*Drs Dallal and Hadgu are employees of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC).