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Hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis are among the most resource-intensive medical therapies, owing to their high energy and water consumption, heavy reliance on disposable…
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Barraclough, K., Berman-Parks, N., Jha, V., Piccoli, G., Stigant, C., Talbot, B., Tarrass, F., Cheung, M., King, J., Grams, M., Jadoul, M., Flythe J.
The environmental impact of dialysis care is a significant concern, with attention often focused on energy and water use. However, a critical and overlooked source of potent greenhouse gas emissions…
A really interesting paper from the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology in Nottingham. In this project they calculated the carbon footprint of the Eczema Bathing Study, a fully remote eczema trial,…
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February 2026
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Vaibhav Chaganti, Emma L Campbell, Jessica Griffiths, Amanda Roberts, Lisa Fox and Kim S Thomas on behalf of the Rapid Eczema Trials team
ResumenLa hemodiálisis es un tratamiento con gran impacto en el medio ambiente. Un ciclo de diálisis equivale al consumo diario 3,5-4 personas y el consumo anual medio de electricidad de un centro se…
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Arias-Guillén, M., Martínez Cadenas, R., Gómez, M., Martín Vaquero, M., Pereda, G., Audije-Gil, J., Portillo, J., Quintela, M., Castaño, I., Luque, A., Maduell, F., Ortiz, A., Duane, B., M. Dolores Arenas, L.
Frances Mortimer, CSH's Medical Director, responds to BMJ article, "Environmental Lessons Learned and Applied (ELLA): a new framework for identifying, prioritising and implementing decarbonisation…
BackgroundHaemodialysis (HD) contributes vastly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Recognizing this, the German Society for Nephrology initiated a web-based carbon footprint assessment tool to…
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January 2026
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Beige, J., Knöller, S., Pachmann, M., Sommer, F., Barth, HP., Masanneck, M., Kleophas, W., Schaffron, R., Stracke, S., DeGroot, K., Weinmann-Menke, J., Boedecker-Lips, SC., and Vanholder, R.
Hemodialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease, but it is notoriously resource-intensive, requiring vast quantities of high-purity water. This significant water…
While nature connection has been explored internationally, we know little about how nature connection – and its relationship with wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviours - varies across Australian…
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January 2025
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Kate Sollis, Usitha Rajeevan, Lily van Eeden, Kate Lee, Lucy Keniger, Brenda Lin, Lucy Klippan, Pauline Marsh* & Emily Flies
Purpose of reviewThe 2023 CONVINCE trial demonstrated improved survival with high-dose hemodiafiltration (HDF), prompting discussions about widespread adoption. However, this clinical advancement…
This work highlights how recycling spent dialysate can dramatically reduce water use, energy, and environmental impact in dialysis care, leveraging proven technologies and advocating for regulatory…
