An arteriovenous (AV) fistula connects an artery to a vein in your arm. This provides a stronger access point for the needles from a hemodialysis machine. If you have end stage kidney disease (ESKD), ...

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 ...

Dialysis is a critical treatment for individuals with kidney failure, helping to filter waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood when the kidneys lose their function. While dialysis ...

Hemodialysis cleans your blood using a machine outside your body. Dialysis is necessary when kidneys fail, typically at end-stage renal disease. Some people develop anemia and electrolyte imbalances ...

Authors call for better dialysis staff education to ultimately improve patient care. (HealthDay News) — There are significant gaps and variation in knowledge of transplantation processes among ...

Kidney damage can sneak up on people without symptoms. A new diagnosis can mean major limits on how a person lives ...