According to MarketsandMarketstm, the Vascular Access Device Market is projected to grow from about USD 6.27 billion in 2026 ...

Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis (PD) are the two main kidney replacement treatments; haemodialysis is done at centres, whereas PD is home-based. PD involves inserting fluid into the abdomen to ...

In peritoneal dialysis, a permanent catheter is surgically placed, with one end in the abdominal cavity and the other on the outside to allow the dialysis fluid to flow into and out of the abdominal ...

Australian researchers have developed a high‑performance coating made from peppermint essential oil that can be applied to ...

Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig has potential diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Urethral catheter placement requires an understanding of the unique anatomy of the ...

Imperative Care, Inc. announced the commercial launch and first patient cases of the new Zoom 4S catheter, an aspiration ...

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, ...

Over the past decade new solutions for peritoneal dialysis have been developed in an effort to reduce the bioincompatibility of conventional glucose-containing, lactate-buffered solutions, and thereby ...

A port is a small disc placed under the skin to allow easy access to veins for medication and blood draws, reducing the need for frequent needle pricks. The insertion of a port is a quick procedure ...

Velamentous cord insertion is a rare pregnancy complication in which a fetus's umbilical cord doesn't properly connect to the placenta. The placenta is a unique organ that develops when you're ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) appointment usually takes about 30 minutes, while the actual insertion takes a few minutes. Plan for possible cramping, spotting, or dizziness afterward. During insertion, ...