For many dialysis patients, the whole idea can feel extremely confusing and even a bit scary because the process isn't always explained clearly. Sometimes the patient themselves may not remember the ...

Starting dialysis can be a significant transition in someone's life, impacting both their physical routine and emotional well-being. “This can be a very difficult process for our patients,” says ...

UCSF researchers have designed a model filtration system that could offer a new approach to treating patients suffering from end-stage renal disease, potentially removing the need for a clinic-based ...

Whether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration, according to a new study. Disparities in timely wait-listing among pediatric ...