Switching to Home Dialysis: A Simple Guide for You and Your Family

When you first hear the word “dialysis,” it’s normal to feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or even fearful. Whether you’re newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or living with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), choosing the right dialysis treatment can feel like a life-altering decision. But here’s some encouraging news: more and more patients are finding freedom, comfort, […]

The Role of Kidney Biopsies in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Imagine your kidneys, two small but powerful organs, working silently around the clock to filter your blood and keep your body in balance. But what happens when something goes wrong? Kidney disease often develops with no obvious symptoms, and standard lab results or urine tests can’t always reveal what’s causing your kidney problem. That’s where […]

Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health concern, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States, nearly 37 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Alarmingly, 90% of those with CKD are unaware they have it until the disease has progressed to more severe stages (National Institute of […]

Early Warning Signs of Kidney Disease – Recognizing Symptoms Before Crisis

Kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it can develop with little to no symptoms in its early stages. However, recognizing the warning signs early can help you take proactive steps to protect your kidney health and prevent further complications. Here’s what you need to know about the early signs of […]

More Frequent Dialysis Enhances Recovery for AKI Patients

More frequent dialysis provides a slower rate of dialytic fluid removal and stabilizes intradialytic hemodynamics. In those patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) who require dialysis therapy, this gentler dialysis model of care may enhance the chances of kidney recovery and liberation from dialytic care. Key points on why this approach may lead to […]

How eGFR and Other Key Kidney Tests Help Detect Kidney Disease Early

Did you know that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing concern, affecting approximately 37 million adults in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The alarming fact is that 90% of people with CKD don’t know they have it until it progresses to more severe stages. That’s why kidney […]

Exciting Changes for Medicare Patients: Expanded Access to Home Dialysis Programs

Starting January 1, 2025, Dialyze Direct is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking change in our admission policy for Medicare patients. Previously, an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) diagnosis was required to admit patients to our home dialysis program. However, with the new regulations, we can now accept all Medicare patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) , […]

A Day in the Life of a Dialyze Direct Patient

Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who require dialysis often find themselves caught in what feels like an endless cycle of long dialysis sessions followed by lengthy recovery periods. Traditional dialysis, which requires travel to a dialysis clinic three times per week for treatment, has a high impact on quality of life for these patients. […]

How More Frequent Dialysis Facilitates Patient Recovery

Overview Conventional hemodialysis (HD) is known to cause prolonged, debilitating post-dialysis symptoms. HD’s long recovery time seriously impacts the health and quality of life of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients who reside in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Dialyze Direct hypothesized that more frequent dialysis (MFD) results in shorter recovery times for HD patients and better […]

How Onsite Dialysis Facilitated Care During Hurricane Ian

There are many moving parts to consider when providing healthcare services during a natural disaster. Hospitals, nursing homes, and other providers must develop and implement emergency plans for these contingencies. In the case of dialysis, there are several important considerations: availability of dialysis equipment, filtration systems for the water used in dialysis, and the sanitation level […]

Why Dialysis Nursing is Better at Dialyze Direct

With the difficulties faced in providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic, many nurses have faced burnout and challenges in maintaining work-life balance, especially as staffing shortages have affected many organizations. This has led to increased interest in finding novel and rewarding approaches to practicing nursing in a post-pandemic world. Dialyze Direct has had the opportunity […]

What Does an Onsite Dialysis Team Look Like?

The idea of bringing services to patients, instead of the other way around, is not a new concept. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted exposure to infection risk when transporting patients to offsite facilities, onsite dialysis at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) has only seen increased demand. Dialyze Direct has been providing onsite dialysis in SNFs […]

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