Nanofiber mesh could be a cheaper option than dialysis

Researchers from Japan have developed a nanofiber mesh that contains absorbent minerals to soak up waste products from the blood. The new material can remove creatinine, and now will be tweaked to clean up other wastes as well. The goal is to have dialysis that is so small it can be worn on an arm.

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