For most people, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are equally effective treatments for end stage renal disease. Factors such as your health, preferences, and the costs may influence your final ...

Most people with advanced kidney disease undergo hemodialysis as a treatment. It can help to know how to prepare for sessions, what side effects to expect, and what your other treatment options are.

Dialysis: In the case of kidney failure, dialysis becomes a life-saving procedure, but can a person live a normal life after dialysis? Let's learn from a doctor what effects dialysis has on the body, ...

Around one in 10 Canadians has kidney disease and millions more are at risk. According to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, the number of people living with end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure ...

Stopping dialysis is possible, but it may significantly shorten a person’s life expectancy. On average, they may continue to live for several days to weeks after stopping treatment. Dialysis is a ...