Kidney dialysis: Here's what you need to know
Dialysis is a lifesaving medical treatment for people whose kidneys can no longer efficiently filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the blood.
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Renal Replacement Therapy
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Cancer drug enables kidney transplant despite severe immune incompatibility
An international research team led by the Medical University of Vienna reports on a new treatment strategy that has made kidney transplantation possible for a patient with no realistic chance of receiving a suitable donor ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Clinical trial a step forward in easing kidney dialysis shortfall
A trans-Tasman clinical trial led by University of Queensland researchers has marked a key step toward easing the kidney dialysis crisis in Australia and New Zealand. The researchers led a large-scale trial to test whether ...
Jul 24, 2026
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Hemodialysis mortality risks by blood type
Do you know your blood type? It is important information used for blood transfusions, but few realize that blood types could also be linked to disease risks. In the general population, people with blood type O have been reported ...
Jul 21, 2026
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First E-STAR annual report offers unprecedented view of early access to kidney transplantation
Chronic kidney disease affects millions of Americans, and more than 800,000 people in the United States are living with end-stage kidney disease. While kidney transplantation is widely recognized as the preferred treatment ...
Jul 10, 2026
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Most people seeking a kidney transplant in the US never reach the waitlist
Nearly half of Americans with kidney failure who are referred for transplantation never begin the process required to be considered for a new organ, a new study shows, while less than a fifth actually complete the assessment ...
Jun 20, 2026
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Researcher finds gender gap in kidney transplant referrals
Female patients with kidney failure are significantly less likely to be referred to a transplant center for assessment, according to a new study from ICES, London Health Sciences Center Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Western ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Rat kidneys grown in mice offer new insights into addressing organ donor shortages
Kidney transplantation remains the most effective treatment for end-stage kidney disease, yet a severe shortage of donor organs continues to limit access for millions of patients worldwide. With demand for kidney transplants ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Transplant survival is improving, but organ shortages persist and limit access
More adults are surviving both the wait for an organ and transplant surgery, but the number of people who need transplants continues to exceed the number of organs available, especially for kidneys, according to a national ...
Jun 4, 2026
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New CAR T treatment opens door for patients in need of kidney transplant
A pioneering clinical trial has successfully enabled two patients with end-stage kidney disease to receive previously improbable kidney transplants. These individuals were considered among the most difficult in the nation ...
Jun 3, 2026
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