New Details on Dialysis: Different Types for Different People

Ever wondered which kind of dialysis is best for you? At this round table discussion, Dr. Catherine Clase will introduce the different types of dialysis, and discuss the benefits and disadvantages of each.
By: PKD Foundation of Canada
 
HAMILTON, Ontario - Jan. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- Undergoing dialysis is not easy, whether it takes place in a medical setting or at home. There are different forms of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Most people are aware of that today. But what is news to most people is that not everyone is a suitable candidate for both. Moreover, some patients prefer one over the other because they find it easier to do, more comfortable, or convenient.

Dr. Catherine Clase, an Associate Professor of Nephrology at McMaster University and a Nephrologist with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, will start the discussion of dialysis types by explaining their similarities and differences.

"I’m delighted to have this opportunity to talk about different dialysis options," Dr. Clase said. "No-one ever wants to go on dialysis, but if your kidney function is too low to stay well, and there isn’t a transplant immediately available, it will keep you going. Knowing what the options are and working with the medical team is the best way to ensure that you stay as healthy as you can and that the treatment gets in the way of living as little as possible."

Following Dr. Clase's presentation at 2pm in Classroom B on the 2nd floor of the Juravinski Innovation Tower on Charlton Ave. East, a recent organ transplant recipient, and a patient who is currently doing at-home hemodialysis, will share their personal experiences with dialysis treatments.

"My transition to life on dialysis happened at the same time as my transition into parenthood," said Arie Pekar, who received a kidney from a live donor last year.

"All the while, I focused on being a new dad, keeping my business running successfully and advocating to find a living kidney donor. I learned how to dialyze at home to give me more time with my family and more flexibility for my work schedule."

"It can be very stressful to have to learn how to do dialysis when one's kidney function has declined to the point where dialysis or a kidney transplant are your only choices in order to stay alive," said Shiona Mackenzie-Morrison, Hamilton Chapter Coordinator for the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation of Canada.

"Scientific research keeps bringing us new information. Hopefully, this meeting will be helpful for people who face the prospect of starting dialysis soon, as well as for patients who are interested in learning more about which kind of dialysis might be preferable for them now."

Dr. Clase’s research includes: optimizing management and transition to dialysis in patients with advanced chronic renal insufficiency; symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic renal insufficiency or on dialysis.

Dr. Clase is Co-chair of the Canadian Society of Nephrology Commentary Committee for Chronic Kidney Disease, and Deputy Editor of the Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and a Member of the International Society of Nephrology, among others.

This public presentation is hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada. Registration is not required.

PKD affects an estimated 1 in 500 people worldwide. More information is available on the PKD Foundation of Canada website, www.endpkd.ca.

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