Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 14/10/2026The authors conclude PolyCore showed favorable in vitro biocompatibility versus icodextrin 7.5% and may represent a glucose-free bimodal strategy for PD; EXCITE will provide its first clinical assessment of safety and preliminary efficacy. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42847558/ 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 14/10/2026The paper also sets out EXCITE, a phase II, single-arm, prospective pilot trial of PolyCore in 28 adults with kidney failure on incremental PD, assessing safety, adequacy, ultrafiltration, solute removal, metabolic parameters and patient-reported outcomes. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Cells were exposed to PolyCore, icodextrin 7.5% or control medium. PolyCore preserved viability and, versus icodextrin 7.5%, showed lower α-SMA and vimentin with preserved E-cadherin: a more favourable mesothelial-to-mesenchymal transition marker profile. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 14/10/2026In human peritoneal mesothelial cells, PolyCore — a glucose-free bimodal PD solution (icodextrin 4%, xylitol 1.5%, L-carnitine 0.02%) — kept barrier resistance comparable to control, higher than icodextrin 7.5%. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42847558/ 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The authors conclude S. maltophilia was an uncommon cause of PD-peritonitis but conferred substantial adverse outcomes, and that early identification and sufficient duration of appropriate antimicrobials may help achieve better outlook. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42847538/ 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Relapsing peritonitis occurred in 9 episodes (32.1%). PD catheter removal followed in 15 (53.6%), and 12 (42.9%) required transfer to haemodialysis. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Initial isolates were susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (100%), levofloxacin (96.3%) and minocycline (100%). Later emergence of less susceptible isolates was common (42.9%). 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026S. maltophilia accounted for 0.96% of all peritonitis episodes from April 2005 to March 2025. Nineteen patients (70.4%) had comorbidities suggesting immunocompromised states; 64.3% of episodes followed hospitalization and 57.1% followed antibiotic use. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026A 20-year single-centre case series of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia PD-related peritonitis in Hong Kong: 28 episodes in 27 patients, 21.4% medical cure, 28.6% peritonitis-associated death. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42847538/ 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The authors conclude PD in Senegal is suitable but challenged by infectious, mechanical, metabolic complications and socioeconomic barriers, with infection control, monitoring, catheter placement and insurance coverage key to equitable access. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42852939/ 010 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Permanent transfer to HD was the leading cause of PD discontinuation (59.6%), followed by death (37.7%). Median patient survival was 31 months; median time on PD was 35 months. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026351 peritonitis episodes occurred in 174 patients; 14.9% experienced more than three episodes. Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas species were the most frequent organisms, and 35.9% of episodes were culture-negative. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Mean age 47.5 years, 56.9% female, 76% uninsured, 98.3% with hypertension, median 22 km from the PD unit. Most started kidney replacement therapy on HD in the private sector and transferred to PD due to financial constraints (out-of-pocket payment). 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026A single-centre retrospective cohort of 232 adults on PD in Senegal, 2004–2020: peritonitis at 0.97 episodes per patient-year; technique survival 86.1%, 49.8% and 25.3% at 1, 3 and 5 years. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42852939/ 121 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/202610/10 The authors' recommendation on dietetic care: "We recommend individuals receive medical nutrition therapy from a registered dietitian or equivalent on initiation of PD and then at least on an annual basis" (1C) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20269/10 On intraperitoneal amino acids: "We do not recommend intra-peritoneal amino acids as a stand-alone treatment for the prevention or management of PEW." (1D) 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20268/10 On peritonitis: "We recommend individuals who develop peritonitis be screened for PEW." (1B) 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20267/10 On potassium: "We suggest not routinely restricting potassium intake unless hyperkalaemia is evident. (2C)" 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20266/10 On sodium: "We suggest individuals limit their dietary sodium intake to less than 100 mmol/day (<2.3 g/day, equivalent to < 5.8 g/day of salt) to optimise blood pressure control and avoid extracellular fluid volume expansion." (2B) 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20265/10 On protein: "We recommend a dietary protein intake of 1.0–1.2 g/kg/day for individuals with or without diabetes who are metabolically stable to maintain nutrition status." (1B) 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20264/10 On screening: "We recommend individuals, regardless of their PD prescription, undergo nutrition screening upon dialysis initiation, and repeat at least every 3–4 months thereafter." (1C) 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20263/10 Protein-energy wasting is a pathological state of decreased body stores of protein and energy fuels (fat and muscle). An ISRNM systematic review cited in the paper found that 44–63% of individuals receiving PD had PEW. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20262/10 A workgroup of five nephrologists, nine dietitians and two dialysis nurses reviewed papers published from Jan 2017 to Dec 2024. Each recommendation is graded Level 1 (we recommend) or Level 2 (we suggest), with evidence certainty A to D. 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 07/10/20261/10 A joint ISRNM and ISPD practice recommendation sets out an inaugural practice recommendation on nutrition management in individuals receiving PD, across five key themed topics. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The impact of nurses in shaping the peritoneal dialysis journey (2025) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Association of nurse-patient ratios with outcomes in patients on peritoneal dialysis (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Peritoneal dialysis training and interventions: A narrative review (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Patient and nurse trainer perspectives on a structured PD training programme: A process evaluation of the TEACH-PD feasibility trial (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Teaching peritoneal dialysis: A position paper for the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (2025) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026On 2 October at ISPD 2026 in Cape Town, Josephine Chow opened the day's plenary on building the next generation of expert PD nurses and patients. PDI has published the evidence on teaching PD. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD26 121 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Automated measurement of intraperitoneal pressure versus patient fill-volume (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Rationale and design of the CORDIAL first-in-human clinical trial: A system for sorbent-assisted continuous flow peritoneal dialysis (2025) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Reimagining peritoneal dialysis through technology-driven innovation (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026On 2 October at ISPD 2026 in Cape Town, Osama El Shamy spoke on new devices and innovation in PD technology. PDI has published the CORDIAL sorbent trial design and more. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD26 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Peritoneal dialysis catheter type for acute kidney injury and clinical outcomes: How rigid should we be? (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Peritoneal dialysis in acute kidney injury: Your questions answered (2025) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Peritoneal dialysis results in similar outcomes to extracorporeal dialysis in acute kidney injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026On 2 October at ISPD 2026 in Cape Town, the French-language stream covered PD for acute kidney injury in Africa and for unplanned starts. PDI has published the evidence on acute PD. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD26 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Discontinuation of maintenance peritoneal dialysis in children-A 10-year review from a single center in a low resource setting (2024) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Urgent-start peritoneal dialysis in a large pediatric STEC-HUS outbreak: Clinical and operational rationale (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Protein loss and glucose absorption in children with AKI treated with peritoneal dialysis (2024) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Outcomes of acute peritoneal dialysis using rigid catheters in the critically ill pediatric population (2025) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Intra-abdominal pressure in children receiving peritoneal dialysis for acute kidney injury (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026On 2 October at ISPD 2026 in Cape Town, Mignon McCulloch spoke on acute PD in Africa and the Saving Young Lives Program, and a paediatric session followed. Five PDI papers on PD in children. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD26 110 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Diagnostic challenges in peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis with atypical and rare pathogens: A new era of metagenomic next-generation sequencing precision diagnosis (2025) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 000 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Evaluation of common urine leukocyte dipsticks for diagnosing peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis (2026) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Performance characteristics of a prototype dialysate turbidity monitoring system to detect peritonitis in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (2024) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Rapid point-of-care test for diagnosis of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients (2024) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026ISPD peritonitis guideline recommendations: 2022 update on prevention and treatment (2022) doi.org/10.1177/0896... 100 0
Peritoneal Dialysis International Journal @pdi-journal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026On 1 October at ISPD 2026 in Cape Town, David Johnson, Adrian Liew and Philip Li led a session on controversies in PD-related infection. PDI publishes the ISPD guideline and new diagnostic work. #PDI #PeritonealDialysis #ISPD26 120 0