Home Dialysis Central
...everything you need to know about doing dialysis at home.
Life@Home: our original articles
How you look on PD: Coping with body image changes
Kidney failure will change your body in some way. With PD, you need a catheter (tube). Some people gain weight, too. Coming to terms with your body image can help you succeed on PD. More »
Dialysis, the flu, and you
The flu is no fun for anyone, but as an adult with kidney failure, you're in a high-risk group if you catch the flu. More »
NIH more-frequent hemodialysis studies in a nutshell
Is more-frequent or longer HD really better than three-times-per-week dialysis, or are people who choose these treatments themselves different in some way? More »
Keeping your job when you need dialysis
If you are working when you learn your kidneys are failing, some of your most urgent questions may be about your job. Each year, half of all people who start dialysis in the U.S. are under 65. It is possible to make your treatment schedule fit your job if you plan ahead. More »
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