Studies from Fresenius Medical Care North America Yield New Data on Peritoneal Dialysis (Trends in Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Prescriptions in a Large Dialysis Organization in the United States).

A recent study conducted by Fresenius Medical Care North America examined trends in automated peritoneal dialysis (PD) prescriptions in a large dialysis organization in the United States. The study found that there has been an increase in home-based dialysis, including PD, due to changes in healthcare policies and recognition of patient benefits. The majority of patients in the study were prescribed nocturnal PD only, with limited variability across the first four months of therapy. The study highlights the importance of frequent monitoring and early individualization of PD prescriptions for high-quality care. [Extracted from the article]