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Hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are among the most resource-intensive medical therapies, owing to their high energy and water consumption, heavy reliance on disposable…
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February 2026
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Barraclough, K., Berman-Parks, N., Jha, V., Piccoli, G., Stigant, C., Talbot, B., Tarrass, F., Cheung, M., King, J., Grams, M., Jadoul, M., Flythe J.
Sex (biologically determined) and gender (socially constructed) modulate manifestations and prognosis of a vast number of diseases, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease…
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February 2024
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Balafa, O., Fernandez-Fernandez, B., Ortiz, A., Dounousi, E., Ekart, R., Ferro, CJ., Mark, PB., Valdivielso, JM., Del Vecchio, L., Mallamaci, F.
The environmental impact of dialysis care is a significant concern, with attention often focused on energy and water use. However, a critical and overlooked source of potent greenhouse gas emissions…
Diabetes is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition found in 850 million persons and projected to become the fifth global cause of death by 2040. Research is needed that…
BackgroundHaemodialysis (HD) contributes vastly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recognizing this, the German Society for Nephrology initiated a web-based carbon footprint assessment tool to…
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January 2026
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Beige, J., Knöller, S., Pachmann, M., Sommer, F., Barth, HP., Masanneck, M., Kleophas, W., Schaffron, R., Stracke, S., DeGroot, K., Weinmann-Menke, J., Boedecker-Lips, SC., and Vanholder, R.
AbstractUromodulin is a kidney-specific glycoprotein which is uniquely synthesized by the epithelial cells lining the thick ascending limb and early distal convoluted tubule. Among multiple roles in…
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Karagiannidis, AG., Theodorakopoulou, MP., Iatridi, F., Ortiz, A., Sarafidis, P
CSH Kidney Care Sustainability Network January Event.About the speaker: Dr Tamara Glavinovic – Nephrologist, University of OttawaDr Glavinovic is a nephrologist with a clinical focus on reproductive…
Hemodialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease, but it is notoriously resource-intensive, requiring vast quantities of high-purity water. This significant water…
Purpose of reviewThe 2023 CONVINCE trial demonstrated improved survival with high-dose hemodiafiltration (HDF), prompting discussions about widespread adoption. However, this clinical advancement…
This work highlights how recycling spent dialysate can dramatically reduce water use, energy, and environmental impact in dialysis care, leveraging proven technologies and advocating for regulatory…
