Dialysis

What is peritoneal dialysis, and what are its benefits?

In peritoneal dialysis, a permanent catheter is surgically placed, with one end in the abdominal cavity and the other on the outside to allow the dialysis fluid to flow into and out of the abdominal cavity.

Dialysis at home a better option for kidney patients, but take-up remains low

Experienced peritoneal dialysis nurses like Ms Shadirah Zaharum (left) help patients like Madam Norhyati Buang manage their condition, offer advice on living conditions and provide emotional support.

Singapore patients on dialysis secure jobs through inclusive job fair

wqdialysis/ST20251218_202526800724/Ng Sor Luan/NKF patient Mr Chew Teck Seng, 53, who found a job at Ya Kun Kaya Toast as a cleaner.

How kidney dialysis takes a toll on one patient’s life and work

Mr Lim Chee Meng, 55, at NKF Aljunied on Nov 1.

A silent killer: Half of kidney failure cases in S’pore could have been prevented, says doc

Dr Arjunan Kumaran, 34, with his patient, Mr Syafic Bin Omar, 40, at Intemedical Tampines on Oct 28.

NKF’s kidney disease screening programme at GPs aims to slow down ‘kidney tsunami’

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Far right : NKF chairman Arthur Lang chatting with a kidney dialysis patient, Mr Job Loei, 60.
NKF's plans will address the increasing prevalence of kidney disease in Singapore.
Photo was taken on Nov 25 , 2024 at Blk101, Simei Street 1, #01-892, Singapore 520101.

National Kidney Foundation appoints new CEO

Mr Tim Oei (left) will step down from his role as CEO on Jan 31, 2025, and Ms Yen Tan will be the CEO-designate from Oct 1, before becoming chief executive next year.

Gaza's sick and injured search for help as Rafah assault brings hospitals to their knees

FILE PHOTO: A Palestinian man carrying belongings leaves a house hit in an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled/File Photo

Patients and medics flee major Rafah hospital

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises after an Israeli strike as Israeli forces launch a ground and air operation in the eastern part of Rafah, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip May 7, 2024. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled/File Photo

Dialysis while you sleep: NKF to open up more than 200 additional slots for overnight service

The capacity expansion is to meet the evolving needs of patients, as well as keep pace with the fast rising demand from a rapidly ageing population.

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