Is PD survival better than standard in-center HD?
For the first 3 years it seems to be—even when PD is compared to people who start standard HD with a fistula or graft (not a catheter). A new study done at Kaiser Permanente confirms a survival benefit that has been found in other studies.
Read the full article » | Posted 12-09-2014
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