Home nocturnal hemodialysis (HNHD) was introduced in Toronto, Ontario, by Dr.
The benefits of HNHD have been well-demonstrated and reported in the literature.
The effectiveness of HNHD in correcting hyperphosphatemia was wellrecognized and, while this modality was offered through our home dialysis program, many of our patients were not candidates for home therapy for reasons such as impaired ability to learn home hemodialysis, personal preference, or lack of adequate space in their residence.