The Vision 1999
In this edition of Vision I would like to share with you portions of a letter from a patient that I hope brings as much concern to you as it…
Category: General
Factors Affecting Fluid
One of the biggest challenges that dialysis patients face daily is fluid management. This is particularly true as their residual renal function decreases. Problems that may result from excessive fluid…
Kidney Koncern 2003
Introduction Living with a chronic illness such as End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a real challenge, and it may take both the patient and his/her caregiver(s) a while to realize…
Ultrasound in Vascular Access
Jason Wellen and Surendra Shenoy Hemodialysis is the most prevalent renal replacement therapy for patients developing end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Survival on dialysis is directly related to the adequacy of…
Top 10 Clinics To Treat Kidney Diseases
Nephrology and urology are areas of medicine associated with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system. The problem of diagnosis and therapy is that the…
Changing the Lives of Kidney Patients: Interview with an American Nephrologist
Why are there more and more patients with renal failure today? What is their chance of living to old age and what are the problems with the treatment of such…
