Study: Predicted Activity of Oral Antibiotics for Suspected Peritonitis
Delays in initiating antibacterial therapy for the treatment of peritonitis may lead to increased risk of peritoneal dialysis (PD) failure. Because intraperitoneal (IP) antibiotic treatment…
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In-Center Nocturnal Hemodialysis, Part III: Prescription and Operational Guidelines
In-center nocturnal hemodialysis (INHD) is a hybrid modality administered at a dialysis facility at night typically for six to eight hours, three times per week….
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In-Center Nocturnal Hemodialysis, Part II: Optimal Patient Characteristics
In-center nocturnal hemodialysis (INHD) is a unique form of dialysis treatment that is performed in a dialysis center at night, typically for six or more…
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Physician Burnout
Ongoing stress may lead to burnout and with April being Stress Awareness Month, physician burnout is a timely and important topic. Physician burnout signifies a…
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In-Center Nocturnal Hemodialysis, Part I: Clinical Benefits
In-center nocturnal hemodialysis (INHD) is a hybrid in-center modality administered at a dialysis facility at night for six to eight hours, typically beginning between 5…
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Podcast: Collaboration Between Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Teams
Dialysis and transplant teams face challenges that may affect patients on their transplant journey or their abilities to get on waitlists. Listen to this podcast,…
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The Importance of Consistent Transplant Education among ESRD Patients
Educators of a dialysis education program include kidney transplantation when teaching patients about treatment options for end stage renal disease (ESRD), but if the educator…
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Celebrating National Doctors’ Day Since 1933
First celebrated on March 30, 1933, in Winder, Georgia, National Doctors’ Day was conceived by Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Charles B. Almond, MD, as…
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Podcast: Case Study on Palliative Care for a Patient with End Stage Renal Disease
Palliative care, although sometimes associated with negative connotations, can simply be defined as care that bridges the gap between certain transitions of a patients’ clinical…
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Four Best Practices for Kidney Transplant Care Coordination
When patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) are eligible for and interested in kidney transplantation, dialysis clinics can employ industry best practices to more…
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