Kidney Topics

Overnight dialysis can let you receive kidney failure treatment while you sleep. Learn how automated peritoneal dialysis and nocturnal home hemodialys...

The dialysis care team includes nephrologists, nurses, dietitians, social workers, technicians, and more. Each plays a role in managing your care.

Before starting home dialysis, your training team will check your home, help set up your treatment space, arrange needed surgery, and provide informat...

The Dialysis Facility Compare (DFC) Star Program rates dialysis centers from 1 to 5 stars based on patient health to help compare local facilities.

Skipping dialysis can be risky. It can cause fluid overload, high potassium, and high phosphorus levels, leading to severe health problems. Always att...

Dialysis is a treatment that removes wastes and extra fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer able to do so effectively.

Learn about dialysis, a treatment to remove extra fluid and waste when kidneys fail. Discover types, processes, and ways to manage dialysis effectivel...

Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your belly to filter blood when kidneys fail. Learn about the process, types, pros and cons, and payment option...

Learn about home dialysis, the different treatment types, the possible benefits and downsides of home dialysis, and how to decide if home dialysis is ...

Learn about diet changes for peritoneal dialysis, including managing protein, calories, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and vitamins to maintain balanc...