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Exploring Essential Peritoneal Dialysis Terminology: An Overview

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Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is performed by infusion of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity. The peritoneum (the membrane covering the abdominal cavity) acts as a semipermeable membrane from which waste products are allowed to be transported to the dialysate which is then removed. This infographic provides an overview of the two principle types of PD, continuous …

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Principles of Blood Dialysis

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Licorice Induced Hypertension

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Licorice is a popular sweet in Scandinavian countries. I have observed cases in which resistant hypertension appeared to reverse after the consumption of licorice was ceased. Here is how licorice may induce hypertension.