Kidney Disease Resources and Links
About Kidney Disease
Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Kidney Advocacy
Connect With Other Kidney Patients
- Kidney schoolKidney School is a broad online education program developed by the Medical Education Institute, an educational non-profit, for people who want to learn how to manage and live with chronic kidney disease.
- My Dialysis My ChoiceThis tool has been designed by the Medical Education Institute, an educational non-profit, to help you choose the right dialysis treatment for your situation so you can feel your best and live the way you want to.
- AtlasThis website is focused on sharing resources to support a healthy and balanced life while on dialysis. The key topics include: mind, body and spirit.
- 10 Facts About Chronic Kidney DiseaseThe goal of treating CKD is to best manage your health at every stage, which can help slow progression and keep your kidneys functioning as long as possible.
- Home Dialyzors UnitedHome Dialyzors United, a non-profit patient organization, is the only dialysis patient organization dedicated to the home dialysis community. Their mission is to inspire, inform, and advocate for an extraordinary quality of life for the home dialyzor community.
- National Kidney FoundationThe National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.
- Dialysis Patient CitizensDialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) is a nationwide, non-profit, patient-led organization working to improve the quality of life for all dialysis patients through education and advocacy.
- Patient Consultants from NxStageTalk to a Patient Consultant today who will answer all your questions about the therapy. Our consultants are all former or current NxStage patients or care partners who can walk you through what to expect with home hemodialysis.
- National Kidney FoundationSpeak with a trained peer mentor who will offer support and share their experiences with you. The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
- helparoundhelparound is as an online community support group for dialysis patients and their families. Through the “Home Dialysis by NxStage” group current patients, care partners and others interested in home hemodialysis can share tips and ask questions - whether you live around the corner or across the globe, helparound connects you.
- RemendReMend provides mentoring, encouragement and guidance to those affected by kidney disease, their families and others involved in their care and treatment. Their mentors have undergone dialysis, successful kidney transplants or kidney donations.
- Home Dialyzors United - Facebook GroupConnect with other patients and their families through social media who are undergoing similar experiences with kidney disease.
- Home Dialysis Central - Facebook GroupConnect with other patients and their families through social media who are undergoing similar experiences with kidney disease.
About Home Hemodialysis
Why Home
Access / Cannulation
Frequency Matters
- Home Hemodialysis, is it your best treatment option?Interactive on-demand webinar focused on helping kidney patients understand the dialysis treatment options that may be best for me or in the future.
- 10 Step Setup VideoA brief video overview of setup for home hemodialysis treatment with the NxStage System One.
- NxStage System One VideosA series of in depth videos showing setup, treatment and post treatment with the NxStage System One for home hemodialysis.
- How do I get ready for home? Simple Steps for Success at HomeA booklet that helps home hemodialysis patients and their care partners prepare their dialysis space and organize tasks.
- Dialysis Treatment Options for Kidney DiseaseEveryone feels a swirl of conflicting emotions when beginning dialysis. You may be surprised to find out how many choices you have, including treatment options that can fit into the life you want to live.
- National Kidney FoundationThis webpage compares in-center hemodialysis to various home hemodialysis treatment options. It also lists the added benefits of home hemodialysis.
- Vascular Access: A Lifeline for DialysisA Kidney School Learning Module that covers the types of vascular access used for hemodialysis. Access types include fistula, graft and tunnel catheter.
- National Kidney FoundationInformation about different hemodialysis vascular access types and guidelines for keeping them working.
- NxStage Buttonhole videoBroad video containing information about Buttonhole creation and Buttonhole cannulation technique.
- Home Dialysis Central (Cannulation)For many people on in-center hemodialysis (HD), getting the needles placed is the most stressful part of a treatment. Lack of control over who puts in your needles can be a black cloud over your treatment days.
- Home Dialysis Central (Buttonhole)Detailed information about self-cannulation and Buttonhole cannulation technique.
- How Dialysis Impacts Your Heart HealthInteractive on-demand webinar focused on:
- How different types of dialysis impact your heart
- Symptoms caused by either fluid overload or pulling off too much fluid too quickly
- Tips for talking to your doctor about kidney disease and your health - Advancing Dialysis / Post Dialysis Recovery TimeClinical information about reduced post treatment fatigue and recovery time associated with more frequent hemodialysis.
- Why Do Length and Frequency of Dialysis Help?Most dialysis in the developed world occurs as three sessions per week, typically about 4 hours per session. There is strong observational data supporting the advantage of longer duration of dialysis sessions.
- Advancing Dialysis / Improved Quality of LifeSummary of clinical findings regarding more frequent hemodialysis and improved physical and mental health related quality of life compared to conventional in-center hemodialysis.
- Benefits of Home Hemodialysis (NxStage)Information about the proven health benefits of more frequent hemodialysis.
- AdvancingDialysis.orgAdvancingDialysis.org is dedicated to providing clinicians and patients with better access to the latest clinical data on dialysis treatment and patient quality of life, including more frequent, more intensive, and nocturnal therapy dialysis.
Life as a Home Hemodialysis Patient
Your Care Team
Equipment and Supplies
Traveling on Dialysis
- Working With Your Health Care Team (Kidney School)A dialysis patients guide to understanding who the key members are of their health care team and how to effectively work with them.
- NKFA dialysis patients’ guide to understanding who the key members are of their health care team and how to effectively work with them.
- How Does The System One Work?An overview of the NxStage System One dialysis machine and how it works.
- Your Equipment and Supply Questions AnsweredInformation about equipment and supplies for home dialysis patients.
- Arranging Your Life When Dialysis Comes HomeTips for setting up the home and preparing for home dialysis treatments.
- Traveling with the System OneTravel information for home hemodialysis patients using the NxStage System One. Includes a downloadable Travel Information Sheet.
- Home Dialyzors United - Travel PrimerWhether traveling by air, land or sea useful travel tips and hyperlinks for home hemodialysis patients.
- Home Dialyzors United - Travel News & StoriesThis page provides tips, information and patient experiences while traveling on dialysis. Listen to a podcast, read a patient story, or connect via Facebook with other traveling patients.
