Kidney Failure & Kidney Replacement Therapies

Kidney failure is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. When chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses to kidney failure, treatment often includes kidney replacement therapies (KRT) such as dialysis or kidney transplantation. Managing patients with kidney failure, dialysis, and kidney transplantation requires more intensive treatment and often palliative care.

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Is Education Key To Success With Home Dialysis?

Article November 11, 2022

In order to improve dialysis outcomes patients need to receive education from knowledgeable providers before making their informed decisions about kidney replacement therapies Read More

Chronic Kidney Disease Education Programs Result In More Consumers Opting For Home Dialysis

Article October 20, 2022

Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who received CKD education were more likely to choose home dialysis than those who did not receive the education Read More

Infographic – Medication Reconciliation: Medication Safety For Dialysis Patients

Infographic September 30, 2022

This infographic reviews various medication discrepancies and safety facts for kidney failure patients. Read More

Infographic – Kidney Failure Treatment Modality Choices In The United States

Infographic September 23, 2022

This infographic reviews treatment modalities for kidney failure, their prevalence and other key details. Read More

Satellite Healthcare & Dialyze Direct Collaborate To Expand Home Dialysis Solutions To SNF Residents

Article September 15, 2022

Satellite Healthcare and Dialyze Direct announced the creation of a new partnership to deliver home dialysis services for skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents. Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology Episode 24 – US Organ Procurement System Gets Commentary on Capital Hill

Audio/Podcast September 7, 2022

Mark Neumann reviews some of the updates from a recent hearing on Capital Hill regarding organ procurement. Read More

On-Demand Webinar – Global Perspectives On Home Dialysis: Part 2

On-Demand Webinar August 23, 2022

In part II of this informative webinar, our world-renowned home dialysis experts will provide an overview of home dialysis, describe recent and ongoing strategies to increase home dialysis uptake, and… Read More

Robots In Nephrology—A New Frontier

Article August 19, 2022

Robotic technologies are being utilized in nephrology in multiple ways including during kidney transplant surgeries to implant and anastomose the kidney to the recipient ureter through a smaller, less invasive… Read More

The U.S. Transplant System—It’s Time For A Major Tune-up

Article August 8, 2022

While kidney transplant is the gold standard in kidney replacement therapy, the transplant system could use a tune-up. Read More

Hot Topics in Nephrology: 2023 ESRD PPS Proposed Rule

Audio/Podcast August 5, 2022

NephU hosts veteran nephrology editor Mark Neumann to discuss some of the updates proposed in the ESRD PPS proposed rule for 2023, and their implications for providers in the kidney… Read More

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NephU is supported by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) - committed supporters of the Kidney Health Community. The information provided through NephU is intended for the educational benefit of health care professionals and others who support care for those with kidney disease and other related conditions. It is not intended as, nor is it a substitute for, medical care, advice, or professional diagnosis. Health care professionals should use their independent medical judgement when reviewing NephU’s educational resources. Users seeking medical advice should consult with a health care professional. No CME or CEU credits are available through any of the resources provided by NephU. Some of the contributors may be paid consultants of OPDC and/or OAPI.

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