Fluid overload, or hypervolemia, is a common complication of kidney disease, particularly in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis. It is associated with a higher burden of ...

A new study published in CJASN found substantial volume overload, or too much fluid in the body, in patients with kidney failure who initiated peritoneal dialysis. Volume overload tended to improve ...

Dialysis patients who gain too much fluid between treatments should be advised to drink less. Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can ...

Various methods have been developed to help determine if patients have achieved their “dry weight.” The standard goal of ultrafiltration (UF) is the achievement of “dry weight,” defined as the lowest ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A portable nuclear magnetic resonance sensor was effective for the fluid management of patients on dialysis, ...