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News items on 'Renal Dialysis'
(The Scotsman 21/08/2009)
A BATTERY-OPERATED artificial "kidney belt" that can be worn by patients is being tested by researchers. Scientists hope the 10lb device will allow patients with failed kidneys to free themselves from dialysis machines. The new Wearable Artificial Kidney provides dialysis round-the-clock. "We believe the Wearable Artificial Kidney will not only reduce the mortality and misery of dialysis patients, but will also result in significant reduction in the cost," said Dr Victor Gura.
Breakthrough portable dialysis machine hits UK
(Daily Express 02/07/2009)
A DIALYSIS machine as small as a sewing machine has been launched at a UK hospital for the first time. The portable device, which measures just 41 by 20 inches, means patients requiring treatment for kidney failure can do it themselves in the comfort of their own homes. A breakthrough design means the bulky unit and complex tubing of typical dialysis machines are replaced by a small box with a simple interface and drop-in cartridge system.
Transport for dialysis 'failing'
(BBC 02/06/2009)
Hospital transport services for many kidney patients who need dialysis treatment are not up to scratch, an NHS Information Centre report finds. The survey of 12,000 patients in England, Wales and Northern Ireland found many face long delays getting to and from their dialysis unit. Using public or private transport was a swifter option for many than relying on hospital services. England's Department of Health said all patients should get quality care.
Nurse walked nine miles through snow two days in a row to save kidney dialysis patient
(Daily Mail 13/02/2009)
Outside, a blizzard was blowing and the snow was 14 inches deep. But while many took a day off work as the heaviest snowfall in 18 years brought the nation to a standstill, nurse Debbie Noble refused to ignore the call of duty. She dug out her walking boots - and trudged nine miles through the snow to save the life of a kidney dialysis patient.
I don't care about my X Factor daughter Alexandra's pop riches ... All I want is to be well again
(Daily Mail 17/01/2009)
Enjoying a hard-earned luxury break in Mauritius has been a bittersweet experience for singer Alexandra Burke, the winner of ITV1's X Factor. Her mother, Melissa Bell. Melissa, 44, suffers from Chronic Kidney Disease. The condition is a complication of type 2 diabetes - she's is one of 7,000 CKD sufferers in the UK waiting for a kidney transplant, and is one of 37,800 adults receiving dialysis.
Overnight dialysis 'could save hundreds of lives'
(Telegraph 07/11/2008)
Giving kidney patients dialysis overnight could save hundreds of lives a year a new study suggests.
The jacket that gives kidney failure patients dialysis on the go
(Daily Mail 02/09/2008)
A jacket that carries out 'dialysis on the go' could be a major advance for those with kidney failure. The jacket contains a miniature version of the bulky hospital equipment.
'DIY' machine saves girl with kidney failure
(BBC 05/08/2008)
A baby dying from kidney failure was saved when her doctor designed and built her a dialysis machine from scratch in his garage.
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