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Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

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By Salma Khalik Verified
| SGH Hospital of the Future
Experienced peritoneal dialysis nurses like Ms Shadirah Zaharum (left) help patients like Madam Norhyati Buang manage their condition, offer advice on living conditions and provide emotional support. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE Kidneys are vital for removing waste and toxins from our bodies. And when they fail, haemodialysis (HD), which is done at dialysis centres, has long been the option here.
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Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

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By Salma Khalik Verified
| Yahoo Singapore Verified
Kidneys are vital for removing waste and toxins from our bodies. And when they fail, haemodialysis (HD), which is done at dialysis centres, has long been the option here. There’s another option, peritoneal dialysis (PD), which is done in the comfort of the home and also gives kidney failure patients a better quality of life. But among patients in Singapore suitable for it, the take-up rate remains low, despite efforts to encourage its adoption.
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Peritoneal dialysis: What is it and what are its benefits?

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By Salma Khalik Verified
| The Straits Times Verified
There are two main types of dialysis to replace kidney function when kidneys fail. In Singapore, haemodialysis (HD) is more common. Blood is removed, cleansed and returned to the body in a procedure carried out at dialysis centres. The other is home-based peritoneal dialysis (PD) where 1.5 litres to 2 litres of fluid is inserted into the abdominal cavity.
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