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Throwback Thursday: The Insignificance in The Significant
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However we have dreams, hopes, and lifestyles, and I hope those reading this get a glimpse into the pros, and cons of our choices in the fate of chronic kidney disease.
Published on 10/01/2026 by Home Dialysis Central
Tags: Making dialysis better, Other ‘cool stuff’ to help understand dialysis better,
First, They Flew a Sausage
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Here’s a mind-blowing new one: NASA, UNOS, and LifeNet recently test-flew drones carrying human kidneys.
Published on 07/02/2026 by Jennifer Ravert, RN
Tags: Other ‘cool stuff’ to help understand dialysis better, Education issues: for patients and professionals,
The Tandem of Care: Lessons in Partnership
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This is the heart of what I want for them: to create enough safety so that the patient can enjoy the scenery of their lives again.
Published on 04/09/2026 by Maria Camila Bermúdez, MD
Tags: Making dialysis better, What is the best dialysis option for me, Education issues: for patients and professionals, Other ‘cool stuff’ to help understand dialysis better,
My 80-year Old Solo Home HD Dad Got a Transplant!
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When my dad wanted to dialyze at home, his nurses and nephrologist said no, but I said yes
Published on 03/26/2026 by Dean Feener
Tags: Making dialysis better, What is the best dialysis option for me, Other ‘cool stuff’ to help understand dialysis better,
Paper or Plastic? The Home Dialysis Decision that Matters Most
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It reminds me that the choices we make in healthcare, especially those involving the daily routines and comfort of individuals living with kidney disease, should always be made together with them and their care partners.
Published on 12/18/2025 by Anonymous
Tags: Making dialysis better, Education issues: for patients and professionals, Other ‘cool stuff’ to help understand dialysis better,