An arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) is a connection created between an artery and a vein. People with end-stage kidney disease often need an AV fistula in their arm as a way to provide access for ...

Starting Dialysis when Kidney Function is High Increases Risk of Premature Death Recent guidelines that recommend that kidney disease patients start dialysis before their kidney function has ...

TINLEY PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vascular Specialists in Tinley Park, Illinois, is pleased to announce that Dr. Eugene Tanquilut, has successfully completed the first Ellipsys Vascular Access ...

April 1, 2009 — Extended hemodialysis using a high-cutoff dialyzer (HCO-HD) appears to improve outcomes in multiple myeloma patients with dialysis-dependent renal failure, according to the results of ...

For most people, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are equally effective treatments for end stage renal disease. Factors such as your health, preferences, and the costs may influence your final ...

A recent study from National Taiwan University Hospital shows that apixaban, a blood-thinning medication, can help prevent blood clots in dialysis patients after a procedure to clear blocked vascular ...