A new procedure allowing the complete removal and prevention of hemodialysis biofilms.

Most currently used disinfectants for dialysis machines have a good bactericidal efficacy on biofilms but leave dead cells on the surface. This contributes to the regrowth of biofilm and the release of pyrogens. A new anti-biofilm procedure consisting of sequential treatment combining enzymes and detergents is able to detach adherent cells.

Six years' experience with short daily hemodialysis: do the early improvements persist in the mid and long term?

Observational studies from several groups have shown consistent beneficial effects in patients treated with short daily hemodialysis (SDHD). The cardiovascular and nutritional changes appear during the first few months after the initiation of SDHD. An extensive review of 17 patients from a group of 36 ESRD patients treated for up to 6 years with SDHD was undertaken to compare the clinicobiologic results during the initial period of standard hemodialysis (3 x 4 hr/week) and the short daily hemodialysis period at 1 year (SDHD(1)) and subsequent years (SDHD(2)).

Short daily hemodialysis rapidly improves nutritional status in hemodialysis patients.

Background: Malnutrition is a common problem in maintenance hemodialysis patients and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Interventions such as oral or intravenous nutritional supplements have often failed to improve nutritional status. We studied the effect of a daily dialysis program on nutritional parameters.

Short daily hemodialysis and nutritional status.

Daily hemodialysis improves clinical outcomes in dialysis patients. This study shows the results of 10 patients who underwent short daily hemodialysis (SDHD) from 23.2 +/- 13 months and focuses on nutritional status under this strategy.

Twenty-five years of experience with out-center hemodialysis.

Unlabelled: Twenty-five years of experience with out-center hemodialysis.

Background: Out-center hemodialysis (HD) offers patients a better quality of life, a greater independence, and a better rehabilitation opportunity. A lower mortality than with other modalities of dialysis has been reported.