Developing an artificial kidney: Part 2 with Kim Jones
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Reviews the problems involved with the development of an implantable artificial kidney.
Dr. Kim Jones speaks about the problems involved with the development of an implantable artificial kidney.
What could go wrong with an artificial kidney?
- Blood clots
- Risks due to blood thinners (anti-coagulants)
- Neutropenia or loss of platelets
- Acute inflammation around implant
- Poor integration or healing
- Fibrosis around implant
- Infection
Other topics
- Are all materials equally bad?
- How do cells identify a foreign material?
- What can we do to reduce problems?
- Is there hope for a successful artificial kidney?
- Must understand limiting factors and work with the biology
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Demystifying Medicine, Education, Kidney disease
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