| Theme | Current Problem of Clinical Studies in Dialysis Therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Dialysis-related amyloidosis | |
| Publish Date | 2008/04 | |
| Author | Suguru Yamamoto | Division of Clinical and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science |
| Author | Fumitake Gejyo | Division of Clinical and Rheumatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Science |
| [ Summary ] | Dialysis-related amyloidosis is a serious complication in long term dialysis patients. Use of high-flux dialyzers, hemodiafiltration, or β2-microglobulin adsorption column are effective in prevention of disease progress and removal of serum β2-microglobulin. The frequency and severity of dialysis-related amyloidosis accelerated with the duration of dialysis therapy. Therefore, further clinical studies are needed to find more effective methods for prevention of and therapies for dialysis-related amyloidosis. | |