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This study describes a recycling initiative in Leeds that addresses the environmental impact of haemodialysis. Acid concentrate canisters, usually discarded as clinical waste, were instead safely…
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May 2025
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Traviss, L., Fairclough, V., Choo, S., Lockley, L., Wright, M., Gullapudi, L.
Environmental Nephrology and Sustainable Kidney Care – ERA Neph-Manual 2025 Chapter SummaryThis foundational chapter, authored by Maaike van Gelder, Frances Mortimer, Peter Blankestijn, and Karin…
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June 2025
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van Gelder M, Mortimer F, Blankestijn P and Gerritsen K
The treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) imposes substantial societal costs. Expenditure is highest for renal replacement therapy (RRT), especially…
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May 2017
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Vanholder, R., Annemans, L., Brown, E., Gansevoort, R., Gout-Zwart, JJ., Lameire, N., Morton, RL., Oberbauer, R., Postma, MJ., Tonelli, M., Van Biesen, W., Zoccali, C.
AbstractDiffusive clearance depends on blood (Qb) and dialysate flow (Qd) rates and the overall mass transfer area coefficient (KoA) of the dialyzer. In this article we describe a model to predict an…
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February 2012
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Alayoud, A., Benyahia, M., Montassir, D., Hamzi, A., Zajjari, Y., Bahadi, A., El Kabbaj, D,. Maoujoud, O., Aatif, T., Hassani, K., Oualim, Z.
In our monthly Kidney Care Sustainability Networkevent, we explore innovative approaches to building greener kidney care. This month, we dive into one of the most debated topics in nephrology:…
Dr. Irmak shared a compelling look into the development of an implantable artificial kidney, focusing on the design of membranes that integrate with the body's vascular system and support real-time…
This report outlines the current practice of bronchoscopes use in Cambridge as well as impacts of using reusable bronchoscopes in comparison to single-use scopes. It also includes learning on…
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May 2025
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Katie Sell, Richard Hales, Lina Solanki, Brigid Boultbee, Ruth Jackson
In a renal service caring for approximately 40 patients dependent on central venous lines for haemodialysis access, the technique to access central lines was changed from using large aseptic fields…
Article Summary: Sustainable reuse of hemodialysis reject water for potato farming: a large-scale feasibility study in MoroccoJournal of Nephrology (2025)💧 Context: Hemodialysis generates vast volumes…
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April 2025
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Tarrass F., Benjelloun M., Razkaoui A., Benjelloun O., Ouahel Y., Kaoukabi A., Habib Allah M.
This document aims to provide a robust set of best practice guidelines for Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) in kidney care facilities. The guidelines will help to improve the environmental…
