An Italian study found that more than 50% of children on chronic dialysis required hospitalisation, with dialysis-related infections being the most common cause. Children who underwent peritoneal ...

In an educational review published in the journal Pediatric Nephrology, clinicians at UC Davis and Oregon Health & Science University discuss an important procedure for children with advanced kidney ...

For most people, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are equally effective treatments for end stage renal disease. Factors such as your health, preferences, and the costs may influence your final ...

Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment option for kidney failure. It uses the lining of the abdomen, or peritoneum, to filter blood inside the body. A person can perform peritoneal dialysis at home, ...

FSGS represents a leading cause of pediatric kidney failure and shows distinct demographic and care patterns. Survival among children receiving dialysis, including those with focal segmental ...

A young woman receiving dialysis. Among children on dialysis, those with lupus nephritis were more likely to be hospitalized. Among children and adolescents on dialysis, those with lupus nephritis (LN ...

On dialysis for kidney failure and assume swimming or sit ups are out of the question? Think again. New international guidelines have been released on the eve of Kidney Health Week showing how ...