Dramatic decrease in risk of death for children on dialysis
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 15:00
in Health & Medicine
Children on dialysis for severe kidney disease have a dramatically reduced risk of death compared to 20 years ago, a new study shows. The findings are very encouraging for children with end-stage kidney disease. These children face a significantly shortened life expectancy, with dialysis as the only life-saving therapy while they await transplant.