A case for cellulosic membrane hemodialyzers.
Regenerated cellulose membranes have been held responsible for a variety of ill effects in dialysis patients. Many of these effects (hypotension, changes in well-being) have not been supported by studies, while other effects were more likely due to ethylene oxide. The lower cost of dialyzers composed of these membranes may allow implementation of otherwise cost-prohibitive lifesaving therapy in some countries.
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Department of Medicine, VA Chicago Health Care System, Lake Side Division, and Northwestern University Medical School, Illinois 60611, USA.
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D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002482:Cellulose; D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000191:economics
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D002482:Cellulose