Why Kidney Dialysis Patients Get Itchy Skin and How to Help
Researchers in Benin studied 245 people receiving kidney dialysis treatment to understand why many develop severe itching. They found that about 4 out of 10 …
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Why Kids on Kidney Dialysis Get Bone and Muscle Pain
Children who receive hemodialysis (a treatment that cleans their blood when their kidneys don't work) often experience bone and muscle pain. Researchers …
Read MoreBlood Tests That Could Help Spot Muscle Loss in Kidney Patients
People with kidney disease who use peritoneal dialysis (a type of home kidney treatment) often experience muscle loss, a condition called sarcopenia. This can …
Read MoreRare Kidney Dialysis Infection Solved With New Antibiotic Combo
A patient undergoing peritoneal dialysis—a treatment that filters waste from the blood using the belly lining—developed a serious infection caused by bacteria …
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