Iodine is an essential nutrient for human growth and development. The thyroid gland is dependent upon iodine for production of thyroid hormone. It is a common perception that iodine deficiency is not a major public health concern in mainland Australia, with sporadic studies carried out about a decade ago showing average urinary iodine excretion levels of around 200 microg/day. Recent evidence, ...

Thrice weekly in-center hemodialysis is the standard of care for dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, there is ongoing debate as to whether more frequent hemodialysis, with its readier management of both toxin and fluid removal, benefits patients. New evidence from recent studies, both in center dialysis and in home haemodialysis patients, adds further confirmation of...