Medical articles of Dialysis

Chronic kidney disease is becoming more prevalent in the UK. Dr Andrew Palmer highlights this condition and the importance of community awareness.

Kidney disease patients are facing new challenges due to the coronavirus COVID-19. Kidney clinics are consistently adapting to ensure patient safety is at the heart of all decisions and they are conti...

Kidneys are the most commonly donated organ around the world, and every year, thousands of people give one of theirs to either a friend, relative or someone they don’t know. For a successful kidney tr...

Renal failure is a potentially life-threatening consequence of long-term kidney disease. When the kidneys fail, there are two key treatments to save the patient and keep their blood filtered. Dr Andre...

The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste substances out of our blood and expelling them as urine. However, kidney failure can mean that a patient needs to have their blood filtered by a machine...

Leading nephrologist, Dr Peter Hill explains all about the process of haemodialysis, including what to expect, and the changes to your diet you will need to make.

Leading consultant nephrologist, Dr Ravi Rajakariar explains how haemodialysis works, and what patients should expect.