A Wicklow mum whose kidney transplant saved her life and led to her being blessed with a daughter, has urged people to look closely at the new organ donation law coming into effect next month.

Niamh Dowling, 33, from Carrickmines, Dublin, was diagnosed with kidney disease as a toddler. At 10 years old, she began peritoneal dialysis at home, and two years later she received a kidney ...

Anna-Marie McHale, a detective garda from Enniscrone, and now living in Ballina, is no stranger to the unexpected turns life ...

Nutritional and medicinal supplements abound on the market, but choosing one takes some consideration. Although supplements may have beneficial effects, not all are safe, effective, or necessary.

For most people, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are equally effective treatments for end stage renal disease. Factors such as your health, preferences, and the costs may influence your final ...

LAS VEGAS — Education and training can encourage home dialysis uptake for pediatric patients and enable more successful ...

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is performed inside the patient’s abdomen rather than involving direct access to the bloodstream. A catheter is used to infuse dialysis solution into the peritoneal ...

An infant with a rare urea cycle disorder became the first patient to receive a personalized gene-editing therapy. His care ...

David Allen Davis, 23, was sentenced to up to five years in prison and 50 years of extended supervision for child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury or death after tossing an infant ...