HOME DIALYZORS UNITED

Home Dialyzors United, a non-profit patient organization, is the only dialysis patient organization dedicated to the home dialysis community. Their mission is to inspire, inform, and advocate for an extraordinary quality of life for the home dialyzor community.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION

The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.

DIALYSIS PATIENT CITIZENS

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) is a nationwide, non-profit, patient-led organization working to improve the quality of life for all dialysis patients through education and advocacy.

PATIENT CONSULTANTS FROM NXSTAGE

Talk to a Patient Consultant today who will answer all your questions about the therapy. Our consultants are all former or current NxStage patients or care partners who can walk you through what to expect with home hemodialysis.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION

Speak with a trained peer mentor who will offer support and share their experiences with you. The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.

KIDNEY CARE COMMUNITY

The Kidney Care Community is a community of people connected by Kidney Disease. We invite you to share your story, browse articles and events, join a group and more!

REMEND

ReMend provides mentoring, encouragement and guidance to those affected by kidney disease, their families and others involved in their care and treatment. Their mentors have undergone dialysis, successful kidney transplants or kidney donations.

HOME DIALYZORS UNITED – FACEBOOK GROUP

Connect with other patients and their families through social media who are undergoing similar experiences with kidney disease.

HOME DIALYSIS CENTRAL – FACEBOOK GROUP

Connect with other patients and their families through social media who are undergoing similar experiences with kidney disease.

VASCULAR ACCESS: A LIFELINE FOR DIALYSIS

A Kidney School Learning Module that covers the types of vascular access used for hemodialysis. Access types include fistula, graft and tunnel catheter.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION

Information about different hemodialysis vascular access types and guidelines for keeping them working.

NXSTAGE BUTTONHOLE VIDEO

Broad video containing information about Buttonhole creation and Buttonhole cannulation technique.

HOME DIALYSIS CENTRAL (CANNULATION)

For many people on in-center hemodialysis (HD), getting the needles placed is the most stressful part of a treatment. Lack of control over who puts in your needles can be a black cloud over your treatment days.

HOME DIALYSIS CENTRAL (BUTTONHOLE)

Detailed information about self-cannulation and Buttonhole cannulation technique.

HOW DIALYSIS IMPACTS YOUR HEART HEALTH

Interactive on-demand webinar focused on: 

• How different types of dialysis impact your heart 
• Symptoms caused by either fluid overload or pulling off too much fluid too quickly 
• Tips for talking to your doctor about kidney disease and your health 

ADVANCING DIALYSIS / POST DIALYSIS RECOVERY TIME

Clinical information about reduced post treatment fatigue and recovery time associated with more frequent hemodialysis.

WHY DO LENGTH AND FREQUENCY OF DIALYSIS HELP?

Most dialysis in the developed world occurs as three sessions per week, typically about 4 hours per session. There is strong observational data supporting the advantage of longer duration of dialysis sessions.

ADVANCING DIALYSIS / IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE

Summary of clinical findings regarding more frequent hemodialysis and improved physical and mental health related quality of life compared to conventional in-center hemodialysis.

BENEFITS OF HOME HEMODIALYSIS (NXSTAGE)

Information about the proven health benefits of more frequent hemodialysis.

ADVANCINGDIALYSIS.ORG

AdvancingDialysis.org is dedicated to providing clinicians and patients with better access to the latest clinical data on dialysis treatment and patient quality of life, including more frequent, more intensive, and nocturnal therapy dialysis.

HOW DOES THE SYSTEM ONE WORK?

An overview of the NxStage System One dialysis machine and how it works.

YOUR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Information about equipment and supplies for home dialysis patients.

ARRANGING YOUR LIFE WHEN DIALYSIS COMES HOME

Tips for setting up the home and preparing for home dialysis treatments.

TRAVELING WITH THE SYSTEM ONE

Travel information for home hemodialysis patients using the NxStage System One. Includes a downloadable Travel Information Sheet.

HOME DIALYZORS UNITED - TRAVEL PRIMER

Whether traveling by air, land or sea useful travel tips and hyperlinks for home hemodialysis patients.

HOME DIALYZORS UNITED - TRAVEL NEWS & STORIES

This page provides tips, information and patient experiences while traveling on dialysis. Listen to a podcast, read a patient story, or connect via Facebook with other traveling patients.