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Innovations in peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the dialysis modality of choice for many regions. The application of innovative technology has led to the development of new PD devices that reduce the environmental and economic costs of the therapy, as well as miniaturized devices that provide greater freedom for patients.

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M.W.Y.F. is on the Scientific Advisory Board of AWAK technologies and has received travel sponsorships from Baxter Healthcare. H.H. is on the Scientific Advisory Board of AWAK technologies and has received travel sponsorships from AWAK technologies and Baxter Healthcare.

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Foo, M.W.Y., Htay, H. Innovations in peritoneal dialysis. Nat Rev Nephrol 16, 548–549 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-020-0283-8

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