Application of genetic algorithm for hemodialysis schedule optimization

For over half a century, the conventional hemodialysis (HD) schedule of three times a week has been used as the standard modality to treat end-stage renal disease (ESRD) despite the high mortality rate and the poor quality of life. To overcome these drawbacks, an innovative technological changeover that reduces the time and resource consumption, and that provides dialysis treatment at the optimal dose for each individual patient is strongly desired. Therefore, various modalities, such as daily HD, nocturnal HD, and continuous HD treatment, have been developed for ESRD patients and new technologies have been applied in HD.
Source: Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine - Category: Bioinformatics Authors: Source Type: research