News Articles
Advocacy for Better Dialysis
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Alliance for Home Dialysis Statement for U.S. House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee
Entitled, Improving Kidney Health Through Better Prevention and Innovative Treatment, this statement supports: ... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
AKF is Tracking State Kidney Policy and Urges Support for Pending Legislation
See a U.S. map that lets you click on a state to see what legislation has been passed and includes a “Take Action” button to enco... [Read More]
Posted 02/17/2026 -
The Alliance for Home Dialysis Works to Identify and Address Barriers
Medical Education Institute is one of 15 organizations that make up the Alliance, which was formed in 2012. Check out its letters, st... [Read More]
Posted 01/16/2026
Home Dialysis in the News
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Vantive: Nephrologist-PCP Collaboration Boosts PD Access and Outcomes
PD programs grew significantly with MD collaboration, with good outcomes, and a retrospective study of remote patient management foun... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
PD Resurgence in 2026?
In a talk at last month’s Annual Dialysis Conference, Dr. Joanne Bargman suggested that government actions and practice recommendat... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
Dr. Georgi Abraham received the Karl Nolph Lifetime Achievement Award for PD
The world-renowned nephrologist brought CAPD to India and founded the non-profit Tamilnad Kidney Research (TANKER) Foundation that pr... [Read More]
Posted 03/12/2026
Industry Updates
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World Conference in Nephrology Videos on Home Dialysis
Videos include a 7-minute Gaps in Home Dialysis Access Persist Globally, with Simon Davies, MD; a 7-minute Entering A New Era of Flex... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
Vantive’s PD Catheter: Timing, Tips, and Techniques Webinar
The webinar is scheduled for April 21 at 4 p.m. ET.... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
DaVita Has a New PD Loss-predictive AI Model to Identify Patients at Risk
When a risk of PD loss is identified, staff can help patients transition to home HD in as few as 6 days without the need for in-cente... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026
Living Well with Home Treatments
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Angelo Melaragni Does Home HD with His Wife and Dog by His Side
Learn how home HD helps Ontario, Canada, man feel healthier, walk easier, and lose weight.... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
Maddy Warren is Training for the London Marathon in her 28th Year of Home HD!
And, it’s not her first marathon! In this 15 second reel, her accompanying text shares tips for reducing fatigue.... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
Amber Gardner is highlighted in My Journey with Home Hemodialysis
Diagnosed in 2023, Amber, a DPC Ambassador, was not happy on in-center dialysis and transitioned to home HD with her mom as her care ... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026
Pipeline Technology
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HollyTM Implantable Continuous Dialysis System Could be Ready for Human Trials Soon
The device, granted FDA breakthrough status last December, may be ready for human testing in 20-24 months. Besides being a bridge to ... [Read More]
Posted 04/14/2026 -
Xeltis is Trialing its Polymer-based Vascular Access
aXess is a self-healing device that allows the patient’s cells to colonize a polymeric matrix which then becomes an access. A U.S. ... [Read More]
Posted 03/12/2026 -
New Bluetooth-enabled CAPD System Enhanced Patient Satisfaction
The Vivatum Alba CAPD system, compatible with both Vantive and Fresenius PD fluids, was evaluated in South Africa for patient satisfa... [Read More]
Posted 03/12/2026