title: Maximizing biocompatibility: what is on the horizon?
abstract: The development of biocompatible peritoneal dialysis fluids (PDFs) is one of the most significant improvements in the field. The evolution of PDFs can be divided into three phases: (1) identification of the problems; (2) basic laboratory studies and formulation of alternative solutions; and (3) clinical testing of the new alternatives. A summary of representative work for each of these phases, together with insights into future developments, is provided.
authors.affiliation: Fresenius Medical Care, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA. jose.diaz-buxo@fmc-na.com
authors.forename: Jose A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Diaz-Buxo
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015312:Hemodialysis Solutions