End-Stage Kidney Disease & Renal Replacement Therapies
End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. When chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses to ESKD, treatment often includes renal replacement therapies (RRT) such as dialysis or kidney transplantation. Managing patients with ESKD, RRT and kidney transplantation requires more intensive treatment and often palliative care.
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CVS Health Announces Start Of Clinical Trial For New Home Hemodialysis Device
CVS Health
announced the initiation of a clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety
and efficacy of the HemoCare Hemodialysis System for …
Executive Order Signed To Improve Care For Kidney Disease, Increase Care Choices & Increase Transplants
A presidential
executive order issued on July 10, 2019 focuses on improving care for kidney
disease by increasing care choices for those …
COVID-19 & The Kidneys
COVID-19 can have significant impact on the kidneys and on patients with kidney disease. In this webinar, Dr. Joshua Lipschutz …
Chronic Kidney Disease: Patient Journey
Approximately 90% of kidney function can be lost before symptoms of CKD appear. As such, most people may not experience …