The development of dialysis by early pioneers such as Willem Kolff and Belding Scribner set
in motion several dramatic changes in the epidemiology, economics and ethical frameworks …

Health technologies aim to improve individual and population health, but they may also
exacerbate health disparities. Focusing on the specific design features of technologies, their …

Abstract The American Society of Nephrology, the European Renal Association–European
Dialysis and Transplant Association and the International Society of Nephrology Joint …

Urban disparity has been extensively studied using geospatial technology, yet a
comprehensive review of GIS applications in this field is essential to address the current …

Treatment for end-stage kidney disease is a major economic challenge and a public health
concern worldwide. Renal-replacement therapy poses several practical and ethical …

Socially disadvantaged persons, including racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with low
incomes, homeless persons, and non‐US citizens bear a disproportionate burden of end …

Background To understand the clinical, bacterial, and host characteristics associated with
recurrent Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (R-SAB), patients with R-SAB were compared …

Equitable access to healthcare services constitutes one of the leading priorities of
healthcare provision and access to dialysis services (ADS) has an essential impact on …

Social distancing prescribed by policy makers in response to COVID-19 raises important
questions as to how effectively people of color can distance. Due to inequalities from …

Poor access to haemodialysis facilities is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates.
This study investigated factors affecting revealed access to the haemodialysis facilities …