Dialysis vs. Kidney Transplant: 5 Pros and 5 Cons For patients reaching End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD or CKD5), the transition to Renal Replacement Therapy is a major life milestone. There are genera...
How Much Does Dialysis Cost in the UK? Dialysis is one of the most resource-intensive treatments provided by the National Health Service (NHS). Whilst it is ‘free at the point of use’ for...
How many people are on dialysis in the UK? About 31,000. This is out of approximately 73,000 patients with ESKF (on dialysis or with a kidney transplant) in the UK – and about 8600 new patients ...
How does peritoneal dialysis work? Dialysis is an artificial method of filtering the blood to remove toxins, excess salts and water – in other words, the normal role of the kidneys. There are tw...
How does the Glomerulus Work? The human kidney is often described as a single large filter, but it is actually a biological powerhouse containing approximately one million individual microscopic filte...
History of Kidney Transplantation The history of kidney transplantation is a saga of surgical brilliance, biological mystery, and the relentless pursuit of life-saving innovation. What began as rudime...
History of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) In this article we will describe the history of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Prehistory The term ‘peritoneum’ derives from the Greek peritonaion, meaning to ‘stretch a...
History of nephrology and renal transplantation timeline This article is a historical timeline of nephrology and renal transplantation. It will largely focus on nephrology. So. How did it all start? I...
Celebrities and Famous People Who Have Had Kidney Stones Kidney stones (also known as urolithiasis) are a common and extremely painful condition that affects people from all walks of life — including ...
Losing Your Hair at a Young Age? Causes, Genetics, and Proven Treatments Noticing extra hair in the shower drain or a slightly higher hairline in your 20s or 30s can be a jarring experience. However, ...
