Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are solutions for peritoneal dialysis for use for maintaining or restoring the removal of small solutes and fluids in subjects with end-stage renal disease and/or congestive heart failure. In alternative embodiments, such solutions comprise carnitine, xylitol and at least one of glucose, glycerol and polydextrin.

Abstract: A peristaltic pumping device of linear type, includes a section of deformable tube crossed by a fluid whereon at least a peristaltic compression is implemented; and an actuator, including a rotating element provided with one or more helical ribs arranged projecting from its surface to interfere, along the rotation of the rotating element, with said deformable tube and, so as to determine thereon at least a localized, movable and continuous squeezing, moving along a predetermined direction, which implements peristaltic compression, the helical ribs are arranged along a helical axis with respect thereto they are fixed, the position thereof being tied with respect to the rotating element, wherein at least a portion of helical rib, which interferes with said deformable tube, is rotatable around the respective helical axis, thereby minimizing the friction thereof on the surface of the deformable tube, thereby allowing to reduce effectively the stress on the deformable tube.

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are solutions for peritoneal dialysis for use for maintaining or restoring the removal of small solutes and fluids in subjects with end-stage renal disease and/or congestive heart failure. In alternative embodiments, such solutions comprise carnitine, xylitol and at least one of glucose, glycerol and polydextrin.

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are solutions for peritoneal dialysis for use for maintaining or restoring the removal of small solutes and fluids in subjects with end-stage renal disease and/or congestive heart failure. In alternative embodiments, such solutions comprise carnitine, xylitol and at least one of glucose, glycerol and polydextrin.