The impact of home hemo on patient quality of life, and how to encourage it: A patient’s perspective

By drawing on the experience of the author, this article explains why for many dialysis patients a successful transition can be made to being an active, independent, and self-managing patient through home hemodialysis. More »

The “bathtub” (presternal) PD catheter

If you have kidney failure, you may have been told that you can't do PD if you are obese, have an ostomy, or even if you prefer baths to showers. Think again! The less known "Bathtub" or presternal PD catheter may make PD work for you. More »

Dialysis needle fear: Easing the sting

Almost no-one likes needles. For some, needle phobia is much more than a minor fear. And if you need dialysis, you may face needles often. In this article, we'll help you see how needle fear works and what you can do about it. More »

Ultrapure dialysate: What, how, and why

Dialysate is a blend of water and chemicals that washes wastes and fluid out of the blood. During a treatment, dialysate comes in contact with your blood through the dialyzer membrane. It must be high quality to keep you safe. More »

Medicare Part D and dialysis

When you do home dialysis, you are not going to a clinic where you would typically be getting Medicare Part-B-covered drugs during your treatment. At home, you may be able to take some of the same drugs by mouth and get help to pay for them through Part D. More »

Hemodialysis: Why more is better

All dialysis centers are not alike. And all forms of dialysis are not equal. The more you know about how dialysis works, the better equipped you'll be to find high quality care that will allow you to live the best life you can. More »

PD as a first therapy

When your kidneys fail, the job of dialysis is to help you live longer, feel well, and have a good quality of life. So, which treatment should you try first? More »

Hemodialysis access: Fistula First

In 1943, Dr. Willem Kolff built the first hemodialysis machine. Yet it took two more decades before chronic dialysis was practical. Vascular access, a reusable way to get blood from the body to the artificial kidney and back, was what made dialysis possible. More »

Dialysis needles, self-cannulation, and the buttonhole technique

Putting in your own needles is a vital self-care skill that will help preserve your access so you can feel your best and have more control over your treatment. More »

How to find a home dialysis center

In the U.S., home dialysis (PD or home hemo) training is set up through a dialysis center. The center will train you and a partner. You don't have to buy the machine yourself—you just have to find a center that will support you. More »

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