Hemolysis is a rare—but possible—cause of hemodialysis blood leak alarms. The following is a recent single-patient case with laboratory verification that demonstrates red blood cell…

Numerous studies have shown that a small percentage of dialysis patients lead to a disproportionate percentage of overall hospitalizations. Listen to this podcast, in which…

During the first 90 days of dialysis, kidney patients often experience fear, confusion and a heightened vulnerability to health challenges—such as unplanned dialysis initiation, access…

Although it is believed that employed or commercially insured dialysis patients can have better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life, there has been a…

The health care industry continues to advance technology and work toward improving patient care. As care becomes more complex, health care workers are experiencing greater…

Many patients with chronic kidney disease receive default treatments that may not necessarily be the best option for their unique needs. Listen to this podcast,…

Women typically experience a survival advantage over men in the general population, but this advantage is largely attenuated for women with chronic kidney disease (CKD)…

Approximately 35 percent of hospitalized dialysis patients are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge—which is higher than the estimated 17 to 18…

This past November, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued new hypertension guidelines in an effort to clarify which…

Kidney transplantation is a complex topic and there are many challenges, opportunities and recent developments affecting the transplant community. Listen to this podcast, in which…