Bioartificial kidney

A bioartificial kidney is a device designed to replicate some functions of the natural kidney, helping people with kidney failure. It combines artificial filters with living cells that perform vital processes like removing waste and balancing fluids and electrolytes. By doing so, it aims to improve treatment outcomes over traditional dialysis, offering better toxin clearance and potentially restoring more normal kidney functions. This innovative approach seeks to bridge the gap between mechanical filtration and biological activity, ultimately providing a more effective and biocompatible solution for patients awaiting kidney transplants or those unable to receive one.