Home Dialysis Central update
[Vol.3, No.4, April 21, 2006]
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NEW SITE FEATURE—helpful products catalog!
We've gathered items that will be helpful for home dialysis—like PD belts, anemia meters, frozen renal meals, iron pills, and skin antiseptics—in one handy spot to help you find them. Let us make your life easier! Check back often; more products are on their way! NOTE: You can find the Helpful Products Catalog on the Home Dialysis Central left navigation bar.
What are patients saying about avian flu
It's not a pandemic yet—and we hope it won't get there—but like hurricanes and other emergencies, planning ahead for the needs of dialyzors will be key to ensuring that they receive the treatment they need. Join the discussion.
Topic of the month—choosing a treatment
How important is your lifestyle to you? Your quality of life? Income? Kidney failure is different from most types of illness. Unlike even cancer, once your kidneys fail, treatment is life-long. This means your treatment needs to be a good fit for your lifestyle, so you can work, travel, do hobbies, share meals with family and friends, and stay active in life. Learn about how to make your choice.
Innovative papers in home dialysis
Staying well-nourished is key to long-term survival with kidney failure. Dr. Galland summarizes his study that found significant improvements in calorie and protein intake and serum albumin levels in patients who switched from standard to short daily hemodialysis. Read about it here.
"PD is a great choice for people who want to take care of themselves!"
When her brother's donated kidney finally failed after 6 years and a bout of pneumonia, Gloria Allard found herself on hemodialysis with an IJ catheter. After her team assured her that good technique would reduce her chances of getting an infection, Gloria decided to rely on PD while she waits for a new transplant. Read her story!
How can I get Medigap coverage if I'm under 65?
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:
- Diabetes care still lagging in U.S.
- Big picture: 20 million at risk for kidney disease
- CMS: Nation ahead of fistula goal
- NRI completes $511M deal for dialysis clinics
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