Impact of gender and dialysis adequacy on anaemia in peritoneal dialysis.

Purpose: In the general population, haemoglobin (Hb) concentration is higher in men than in women. However, target Hb levels in dialysis patients are set constant regardless of the patient's sex. The aim of this study was to evaluate Hb concentration and the use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients taking gender and dialysis adequacy into account.

Hydration Status of Patients Dialyzed with Biocompatible Peritoneal Dialysis Fluids.

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Background: Biocompatible fluids for peritoneal dialysis (PD) have been introduced to improve dialysis and patient outcome in end-stage renal disease. However, their impact on hydration status (HS), residual renal function (RRF), and dialysis adequacy has been a matter of debate. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of a biocompatible dialysis fluid on the HS of prevalent PD patients.