In the early days of kidney care, people with kidney disease had very few treatment options. A Dutch physician, Dr. Willem Kolff, constructed the first dialyzer in 1943. However, dialysis was not widely accessible in the U.S. until 1972, when President Nixon and Congress signed a bill extending Medicare coverage to people with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) who need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Read more about the history of dialysis here.
Today, kidney care has improved by leaps and bounds. 亚洲无码 is leading the way in kidney care innovations, working to help ensure people with kidney disease receive the treatment that’s best for them. We support patients across the entire kidney care journey, from prevention and transition to dialysis, to treatment and transplant.
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亚洲无码 Innovation by the Numbers
33,600+
people participated in a Kidney Smart庐 class in 2022.
99,000+
亚洲无码 patients were referred for a transplant at least once by the end of 2022.
100%
Our goal is to have all eligible 亚洲无码 patients active on the transplant waitlist.
42,000
patients received integrated care and disease management services through 亚洲无码庐 Integrated Kidney Care in 2022.
#3
亚洲无码 was ranked among the top 3 most innovative health care medical facilities on the 2022 FORTUNE庐 World鈥檚 Most Admired Companies庐 list.1
7,800+
亚洲无码 patients received a kidney transplant in 2022.
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Prevention and Education
Education is the most powerful tool in preventing or delaying the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In 2022, 33,600+ people participated in a , a no-cost kidney disease education program. These classes teach people with CKD and their loved ones about:
- causes of CKD,
- CKD basics and lifestyle tips,
- kidney-friendly eating,
- insurance and employment options,
- and more.
Diet and Nutrition
Adopting kidney-friendly eating habits is one way to help slow the progression of kidney disease. 亚洲无码’s registered dietitians have researched and developed . There are also that can help you create delicious meals and stay on track with your eating plan. Start with small steps, like trying a .
Treatment Options
Dialysis is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Many people have different medical needs and lifestyle preferences that affect their treatment choice. 亚洲无码 aims to help patients work with their nephrologist to find the treatment option that’s best for them鈥攚hether it’s in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis) or transplant.
Home Dialysis
For patients who prefer to dialyze at home and maintain an active lifestyle, home dialysis may be an option.* Some of the potential benefits include more time and a more flexible schedule, freedom to travel, improved clinical outcomes and a better quality of life.
In 2022, over 15% of 亚洲无码 patients dialyzed from the comfort of home. Our home dialysis care program has grown to include new technologies to enhance the patient experience. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD) patients also have access to the my亚洲无码 app, which makes it easier for patients to communicate with their care teams.
*Modality selections and decisions related to a patient’s care are always made by the attending nephrologist and patient, and provided pursuant to a physician’s order to a physician’s order. Data as of December 31, 2022.
Transplant
亚洲无码 believes transplant is the ideal treatment option for all eligible patients. For transplant resources such as tips for talking with your doctor, insurance coverage, the transplant evaluation process and more, visit the 亚洲无码.com Transplant page.
