# Artificial Anatomy Advancements The Wearable Kidney Gives Patients Dialysis Treatments By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-artificial-kidney References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/the-wearable-kidney/12580/) & [cjasn.asnjournals.org](http://cjasn.asnjournals.org/cgi/rapidpdf/CJN.02790409v1) Anyone suffering from a serious kidney disease would choose function over fashion and in this case they’re going to have to. The WAK, or Wearable Artificial Kidney, is quite a monumental medical creation. The Wearable Artificial Kidney weighs a mere 4.5kg and is [worn around the waist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-belt). While the device is hooked up and being worn, it provides the patient with [constant dialysis treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medi-water-ai-20) at all times of the day. Instead of being immobilized and hooked up to a giant machine for dialysis treatment, patients can remain extremely active while receiving appropriate treatment. The Wearable Artificial Kidney is a major life-saver! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Dialysis Machines:** There are opportunities to improve wearable dialysis machines that are more lightweight, effective, and user-friendly, providing mobility and convenience to kidney patients. - **Artificial Organ Advancements:** The development of wearable artificial organs opens up the possibility of innovative designs that can mimic natural organs, resulting in better health outcomes for patients. - **Continuous Medical Monitoring Devices:** The demand for continuous medical monitoring devices is on the rise, allowing patients to receive medical treatment without disrupting their daily routines, creating a multitude of healthtech possibilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** There is potential for medical device companies to develop new and innovative wearable medical devices that can provide better health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can embrace these advancements in wearable medical devices and technology to provide better patient outcomes and improve the well-being of individuals with chronic conditions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies have a role to play in the wearable medical device sector, by integrating their technology into medical wearables, creating a new market for personalized healthtech solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Kidney Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nephrogen.md) - [Wearable Robotic Medical Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/als-medical-technology.md) - [Walking-Assist Wearable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wim-kids.md) - [Remote Kidney Care Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/somatus.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Empowering Anemia Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-wearable.md) - [Demure Blood Pressure Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aktiia-wearable-blood-pressure-monitor.md) - [Kidney Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metasano.md) - [Wearable Drug Delivery Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-injector.md)