New study and promising results from the first clinical trial in patients provide novel insights and new hope for one of the deadliest of cancers. Gastric cancer remains a formidable adversary, ...

Investigators have uncovered a new genetic cause of mesothelioma: a genetic rearrangement in the ALK gene, observed in three patients with peritoneal mesothelioma. Unlike previously known causes, this ...

Patients with end-stage renal disease who began peritoneal dialysis had lower 1-year hospitalization rates and lower total healthcare costs than those who began therapy with hemodialysis. : To compare ...

AWAK Technologies’ wearable peritoneal dialysis (PD) device could allow kidney patients to perform dialysis on the go The device weighs 3 kg and eliminates the need for large dialysis machines, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In the United States, the annual rate of growth in incident patients with end-stage kidney disease has slowed.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers at Satellite Healthcare use a discontinuation risk assessment to help patients stay engaged on ...

Dialysis is the separating out of the contents of liquids. Kidney dialysis involves separating out waste products from the blood and removing them from the body, thus replicating the process performed ...

Dialysis is a procedure that can help patients with end stage renal disease to increase quantity and quality of life. However, there are several inherent risks associated with dialysis, which are more ...

Considering taking supplements to treat Peritoneal dialysis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of Peritoneal dialysis. Follow the links to read common ...

CEBU CITY, Cebu (PIA) –The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has substantially enhanced its Z Benefit Package for Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) up to 1.2M starting January 2025. The ...

Tuberculous peritonitis occurs when tuberculosis (TB) spreads to the protective lining of your abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain and swelling, but early antibiotic treatment can help. Tuberculous ...