Fighting Inflammation Key to Improved Survival in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients


Researchers from Keele University and Cardiff University in the UK have uncovered the link between systemic and peritoneal inflammation and PD patient survival.  In peritoneal dialysis (PD), the peritoneum, a semi-permeable membrane in the abdomen, is used to filter the wastes, salts, and excess fluids from the bloodstream. According to the statistics, only 1 PD patient … Continue reading Fighting Inflammation Key to Improved Survival in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients