#Chronic Kidney Diseases

[rahulcmi]

Global Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market is Estimated to Witness High Growth Owing to Technological Advancements and Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Diseases

The global Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market is estimated to be valued at USD 20.12 billion in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.50% over the forecast period 2023-2028, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.

A) Market Overview:

The global Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market refers to the medical equipment used for kidney dialysis, which is a life-saving treatment for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Kidney dialysis equipment includes hemodialysis machines, peritoneal dialysis machines, dialyzers, dialysis accessories, and services.

Kidney dialysis equipment provides an artificial replacement for lost kidney function by removing waste, salt, and extra water from the body, as well as maintaining the balance of minerals in the blood. This treatment helps in managing the symptoms of kidney failure and improves the quality of life for patients.

B) Market Dynamics:

The Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market is driven by two major factors: technological advancements and the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney diseases.

1. Technological Advancements:

Technological advancements in kidney dialysis equipment have significantly improved the efficiency, safety, and convenience of dialysis treatment. For instance, the introduction of high-flux dialyzers has led to better clearance of toxins from the blood, reducing the duration and frequency of dialysis sessions. Additionally, portable and wearable dialysis machines have emerged, providing greater freedom and flexibility to patients, enabling them to perform dialysis at home or even on the go.

2. Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Diseases:

The increasing prevalence of chronic kidney diseases, primarily driven by rising diabetes and hypertension cases, is fueling the demand for kidney dialysis equipment. According to the National Kidney Foundation, around 10% of the global population suffers from chronic kidney diseases. In the United States alone, more than 37 million adults are estimated to have kidney disease, and over 726,000 people have ESRD.

C) Segment Analysis:

Among the Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market Segmentation the hemodialysis machines segment is expected to dominate, owing to the high demand for these machines in hospitals and dialysis centers. Hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis treatment, where blood is filtered using a dialyzer outside the body. The dominant position of hemodialysis machines can be attributed to their efficient removal of waste products and toxic substances from the blood.

D) PEST Analysis:

Political: Government initiatives and policies promoting dialysis treatment, reimbursement policies, and healthcare infrastructure play a crucial role in the adoption of kidney dialysis equipment.

Economic: Economic factors such as increasing healthcare expenditure and disposable income levels of individuals drive the growth of the Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market.

Social: The rising incidence of chronic kidney diseases, aging population, and growing awareness about kidney health contribute to market growth.

Technological: Technological advancements in kidney dialysis equipment, such as wearable devices and telehealth solutions, improve patient convenience and treatment outcomes.

E) Key Takeaways:

- The global Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.50% over the forecast period, due to increasing technological advancements and the rising prevalence of chronic kidney diseases.

- North America is expected to dominate the market due to the presence of advanced healthcare infrastructure, high healthcare expenditure, and a large patient pool.

- Key players operating in the global Kidney Dialysis Equipment Market include Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co, Baxter International, Inc., Nipro Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Nikkiso Co, Ltd., Asahi Kasei Corporation, NxStage Medical, Inc., Guangdong Biolight Meditech Co., Ltd, Dialife SA, and DaVita Inc. These players focus on strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and new product launches to strengthen their market position and expand their product portfolios.

[crimeronan]

well. this Did just make me burst into tears. (which is probably good since i've needed to cry for days.)

yeah. yeah That's how it feels....

[electoons]

she was the silliest billy 🥹

[species-dysphoria]

PRETTY DAMN GOOD NEWS

No kidney disease!! Boo is all clear on that. Thank God.

Got painkillers to help with her lesions in her mouth. We have to take her to a dental specialist to get her lesions looked at and learn how many teeth they gotta take out.

but other than that, she's ok!! thank the gods, no kidney diseases. we just have to take care of her lesions in the mouth.

Boo is gonna be ok!!

[chicago-geniza]

I love when the state gives you a measure of material disability support and the instant it begins to positively impact your function they're like "well you've Graduated from this program, innit?" No mate that means your disability support is working and I need it to live

[rhysnolastname]

my sister has been diagnosed with stage 1 chronic kidney disease and won’t stop smoking her stupid fucking vape.

[declaweddisabledpurebred]

Bowie & Xander [Original Post]

Bowie: Senior (16 Years) | Spayed Female | Domestic Longhair

Xander: Senior (13 Years) | Neutered Male | Domestic Shorthair

Bowie and Xander are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

Bowie and Xander would do best in a home without small children.

Xander has a history of urinary obstruction and is on a canned food only diet.

Xander has chronic pancreatitis but no recent flare-up’s.

Bowie has an autoimmune condition called pemphigus foliaceous and is on medication daily.

Available In: Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) [ARTS Senior Animal Rescue]

Meeko & Marge [Original Post]

Meeko: Senior (15 Years) | Neutered Male | Domestic Shorthair

Marge: Senior (10 Years) | Spayed Female | Domestic Shorthair

Meeko and Marge are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

Meeko has renal disease (stage 2).

Marge is overweight and is on a weight loss diet.

Meeko & Marge would do best in a home without dogs.

Available In: Calgary, Alberta (Canada) [ARTS Senior Animal Rescue]

Posted on March 27th 2024

[bihansthot]

Holy shit my kidney numbers improved by 8 whole points in three months they went from stage 3b failure to 3a failure, that’s fantastic! I’m incredibly happy. My tacro level is also where it should be. Wins all around!

[shibarot]

hi everyone, i'm in need of some help. i hate asking others for anything, but this is different. as it concerns my babygirl of 13 years, apple. this cat has been with me thru everything. my parent's divorce, horrendous bullying throughout junior high, a couple breakups, a svicide attempt, loss, and much more. she is my rock and i wouldn't be here today without her. she got diagnosed with "kidney failure" by a vet on friday, and they swarmed my boyfriend in the clinic and urged us to put her down. that she wouldn't make it a week. i wanted some more time with her, so i took her home that day. when we got home, i started to panic because i was scared she was suffering, and got my boyfriend to contact his family vet to put her down that same day instead. to spare her from suffering. however, as we were in the patient room, about to sedate her to put her down, the doctor came in and looked at the bloodwork we received from the other vet. he immediately stopped the euthanasia-procedure and explained to me that she was not in kidney failure. that she was about in stage 2 of chronic kidney disease, and that she did not need to be put down. apparently some vets refuse to help cats with CKD and insist that there is no hope and that they should be put down upon diagnosis. but he didn't want to do that. so now here we are, she's back home with me and being just-about her usual self. however, CKD is common in senior cats and apple has it. it cannot be cured, and it is terminal, but cats with CKD can live happy, normal lives if they are given treatment and special care. (i've done lots of reading since thursday-friday.) of course though, vet bills and special food for apple is going to be expensive. so i would like to ask, if you can afford to commission me, or if you would like to donate at all, please check out my ko-fi. it would mean the absolute world to me, my boyfriend, my family, and apple. thank you so very much for reading ♥. please don't feel obligated to do anything, just keep her in your thoughts for me.

[iheartvmt]

When the two sweet, adorable little kitten siblings come in for their s/n surgeries, but the pre-anesthetic blood work shows mild renal dysfunction, so you do a U/A and it's chockablock full of renal cells and no sign of infection, and then the doctor finds out their breed is predisposed to polycystic kidney disease...

[leahkentwriter]

So I have shit kidneys and need at least two, possibly four surgeries over the upcoming months and even though everything is going to be fine and it's all fixable, my first thought (because I live in the U.S.) was how much this is going to cost me. And I'm one of the lucky ones who has insurance.

Nobody's first thought, when facing health issues, should ever be about money.

Fuck capitalism. Fuck privatized health care. Fuck private insurance.

[stardew-bajablast]

so i guess i probably have interstitial cystitis

[thechronicpaingame]

Anyone take a guess or know what this means?

[kimmikreates]

W.T.F

Don't you just love it when you have to prove you're still disabled and that incurable things haven't magically cured over night🙄.

I deal with chronic pain 24/7 because of a kidney disease I inherited off my dad's side of the family, Polycystic kidney disease is something that has no cure and like other diseases affects people differently, for me thankfully for now my kidneys work just fine but are riddled inside and out with cysts which causes me crippling pain all day everyday, because of the medical neglect I received at the start of the pain 8 years ago, I now have other issues, and lets not get start on the mental lol.

Now I have to prove to PIP, AGAIN, that I have not magically gotten better, I understand people lie but they have all my medical proof off good doctors and hospitals.

Sorry just needed to get this off my chest so to speak.

[bpod-bpod]

Fibrosis Factor

Reduced activity of a gene called Insig1 in the cells of the kidney's proximal tubules is associated with the irreversible renal fibrosis of chronic kidney disease – presenting a potential novel treatment target

Read the published research article here

Image from work by Shumin Li and colleagues

Department of Nephrology, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China

Image originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, May 2024

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