General Research
Model: human
Possible clinical effects of molecular hydrogen (H2) delivery during hemodialysis in chronic dialysis patients: Interim analysis in a 12 month observation
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How Hydrogen Therapy May Improve Kidney Dialysis
A study published in PLoS One found that delivering molecular hydrogen during hemodialysis may improve the health outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease. Hydrogen therapy could reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, leading to better quality of life. More research is needed, but the findings offer hope for innovative treatments.
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Publish Year 2017 Country Japan Rank Positive Journal PLoS One Primary Topic Kidney Secondary TopicHaemodialysis Model Human Tertiary TopicBiocompatibility Vehicle Water (Electrolysis) pH Alkaline Application Injection Comparison Complement
Results
Conclusion: The data indicates E-HD could have substantial clinical benefits beyond conventional HD therapy, and support the rationale to conduct clinical trials of H2 application to HD treatment.