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  • Frequent HD Shortens Recovery Time—Even in Nursing Homes

    In a study of 2,309 people receiving 14 hours of more frequent HD in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), 92% reported recovery time of 2 hours or less. Those who received five treatments per week or had systolic blood pressure of 160-179 prior to treatment had greater odds of rapid recovery.

    Read the abstract » | (added 2022-07-13)

    Tags: ESRD, Home Hemodialysis, More Frequent Dialysis, Mortality, Nursing Home, Post dialysis Recovery Time

  • PD vs. Standard In-Center HD for Stroke Risk: A 14-year Study

    Of 7,916 ESRD patients with atrial fibrillation between 2001 and 2013, data from 363 PD and 5,302 HD patients were analyzed. At 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years, the participants who used PD had significantly lower risks for outcomes including stroke, major bleeding, and intracranial hemorrhage than those using HD.

    Read the abstract » | (added 2021-06-15)

    Tags: ESRD, End Stage Renal Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Patient Outcomes