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근력 운동·피트니스 14 분 소요

How Dialysis Patients Should Train: A 12-Week Program for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis — Intradialytic Exercise, Fistula Protection, Abdominal Pressure, Potassium and Fluids

Dialysis patients need training the most and are told to "take it easy" the most. Based on Cochrane 2022, KDOQI and renal rehabilitation guidelines, this article gives separate 12-week plans for HD and PD: when to train (on dialysis / non-dialysis days), what to train (aerobic + strength + balance), how to handle the fistula arm, which movements PD patients must avoid, how to manage potassium and dehydration, and eight exercises you can do in the dialysis chair.

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2026년 10월 14일 더 읽기

혈액투석 9 분 소요

Which Phosphate Binders Are Available? A Comparison of Options in Taiwan, and When Parathyroid Surgery Is Advised

High phosphate is a silent killer for dialysis patients, driving vascular calcification and bone disease over time. This article compares the phosphate binders available in Taiwan (calcium salts, Phoslo, Fosrenol, Renvela, Nephoxil and others) and explains how high parathyroid hormone is managed — including when surgery is recommended.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

만성콩팥병 12 분 소요

Kidney, Dialysis and Transplant: Major Developments in 2026 — New Drug Approvals, Guideline Updates, Devices and Xenotransplant Progress (updated through October)

What happened in nephrology from January to October 2026? Five FDA approvals/indications, the KDIGO 2026 anemia guideline (first full revision in 14 years), the next-gen Tablo home dialysis machine, pig kidney trial progress, and new semaglutide kidney data — each with sources and "what it means for patients".

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

인생 이야기 5 분 소요

After Rebirth: From Dialysis Patient to Health Educator — Choosing to Return to the Ward

Shock at birth led to chronic glomerulonephritis; dialysis began at 26; a kidney transplant came on Christmas Day at 32. After the transplant I walked into a hospital with gratitude and became a health educator for diabetes and kidney patients — because I know fear comes from not understanding.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

혈액투석 14 분 소요

Asia Travel Dialysis Map: Clinics and Hospitals Accepting Overseas Hemodialysis Patients (East, Southeast, South Asia and Middle East — verified Oct 2026)

Fifteen countries/regions — Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, UAE and Turkey — with addresses, fee ranges, booking difficulty and links, plus Asia-specific notes on HIV reports, hepatitis B and drinking water.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

혈액투석 10 분 소요

What Are the Complications of Dialysis? Short- and Long-Term Problems and Their Treatment

Dialysis sustains life, but it also brings a series of problems that need long-term management — from low blood pressure and cramps during treatment to cardiovascular disease, bone disorders, anemia and infection over the years. Understanding them is the first step to preventing them with your care team.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

만성콩팥병 14 분 소요

Beyond Dialysis: Pig Kidney Xenotransplants, Implantable and Wearable Artificial Kidneys, Stem Cells and Organoids — Where Each Stands (October 2026)

Besides dialysis and human kidney transplants, what therapies might one day free patients from dialysis? A status check on gene-edited pig kidneys, the implantable bioartificial kidney, portable/wearable artificial kidneys, and stem-cell and organoid research — with the stage each has reached and public sources.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

혈액투석 15 분 소요

Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal Dialysis: Principles, Procedures, Pros and Cons

Both types of dialysis effectively remove toxins and fluid, but the methods, lifestyles and risks differ sharply. This article compares them point by point — from the underlying science to daily life — to help you and your care team choose.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

혈액투석 7 분 소요

What Are Your Options After Kidney Failure? An Overview of Kidney Replacement Therapy

When kidney function falls too low to sustain life, there are four paths: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and conservative kidney management. There is no single "best" option — only the one that fits you best.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

혈액투석 12 분 소요

Overseas Travel Dialysis: Facilities Accepting Foreign Patients in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, the US and Canada (verified Oct 2026)

A curated list of hemodialysis hospitals and clinics in six countries/regions that accept visiting patients, with addresses, short links, fee ranges and booking tips — plus the three most useful international directories.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

혈액투석 10 분 소요

Yes, You Can Travel on Dialysis: An Overseas Travel Checklist for Hemodialysis Patients

Don't worry — with today's international healthcare, you can get dialysis almost anywhere. Pick a well-reviewed center with strict infection control, pack your standby medications, and follow this seven-part checklist.

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2026년 10월 13일 더 읽기

인생 이야기 4 분 소요

Why Did I End Up on Dialysis?

A difficult birth, shock and oxygen deprivation damaged both my kidneys. As a teenager I skipped my medication. At 26, a single glass of orange juice sent me straight to the emergency room. This is how my dialysis began.

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2020년 12월 30일 더 읽기

혈액투석 8 분 소요

Your First Month on Hemodialysis: 12 Things Nobody Told Me

My first month on dialysis was overwhelming. Here is what I wish someone had told me on day one — from dry weight and cramps to what to pack for the dialysis unit.

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근력 운동·피트니스 10 분 소요

Strength Training with a Fistula: The Complete Guide for Kidney Patients

Muscle disappears fast after starting dialysis — and resistance training is the best answer. But how do you lift with a fistula? Here's my program, equipment choices and potassium management.

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운동 8 분 소요

Moving on Dialysis Days: A Safe Exercise Guide for Dialysis Patients

Many patients believe dialysis means no more exercise. In fact, moderate activity improves dialysis efficiency, muscle mass and mood. Start with gentle aerobics and brisk walking after sessions — plus why the author still plays badminton but gave up volleyball.

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