Home Dialysis Central update
[Vol.1, No.5, November 30, 2004]
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Daily and nocturnal hemodialysis book now available from Karger
This new book focuses on clinical and technical differences between short daily and long nightly dialysis, and includes information on how to run quotidian programs, vascular access requirements, and management of complications and risks, such as calcium and phosphorus control. Nephrologists, nurses, and administrators will find it helpful.
All the comforts of home with conventional home hemo
"It's a totally different experience than in-center dialysis," says Carol. "I would recommend it to anyone!" Read her story.
For what services can a dialysis clinic be paid under Method II?
Click here to learn the answers to this & other questions about Medicare payment for PD and home hemo.
Read all about it!
Review home dialysis-related news, courtesy of Nephrology News & Issues. This week's stories include:
- Dialysis options expand to self-care in British Columbia
- Nephros Inc. OLpur MD190 hemodiafilters may reduce Beta 2 microglobulin
- National Quality Care Inc. announces development of artificial kidney prototype
- CuraGen's IgA nephropathy treatment gets orphan status
- Cyclacel's anticancer candidate shows activity in two kidney diseases
Featured link
Find helpful Medicare support for physicians, providers, and suppliers on the Medicare Learning Network. Now includes a legislative summary of the Medicare Modernization Act. Don't miss it!
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