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Calf circumference predicts sarcopenia and all‐cause mortality in older patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: A prospective cohort study

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The role of calf circumference (CC) in predicting sarcopenia and mortality of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) remains debated. This study assessed CC's predictive value, optimal threshold, and mortality association in older patients undergoing MHD. Methods An observational cohort study was conducted on older adult
Yan Shen, Hongmin Qin, Xiaosu Liu, Lu Liu, Shuang Chen, Yuqi Yang, Jing Yuan, Yan Zha   +7 more
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Clinical effects of high arteriovenous fistula with different anastomotic diameters

Linchuang shenzangbing zazhi, 2018
Objective To observe the effectiveness and complications of arteriovenous fistula with different anastomotic diameters in hemodialysis. Methods Thirty-six inpatients with endstage of renal diseases in our hospital from January 2014 to November 2016 were ...
LIN Ye, CHEN Wen, HU Xue-qin, ZHUANG Yi-jun   +3 more
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The use of octreotide in pediatric patients: Practical applications for gastrointestinal disorders and beyond: A narrative review

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Somatostatin is a naturally occurring polypeptide hormone that exerts its effect on the gastrointestinal tract by reducing exocrine and endocrine secretion, resulting in decreased motility, gastric emptying, splanchnic blood flow, fat absorption, lymphatic flow, and gallbladder contraction.
Bailey Dunn, Megan Foxe, Kathy Hunter Sprott, Jessica E. Hook, Candi Jump   +4 more
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Intractable glaucoma: Hunt for carotico-cavernous fistula

Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, 2016
Carotico-cavernous fistula is a dural arteriovenous fistula arising from abnormal arteriovenous shunting between the internal carotid artery and the cavernous sinus.
Sushil Ghanshyam Kachewar, Smita Balwant Sankaye   +1 more
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Future research directions to improve fistula maturation and reduce access failure [PDF]

, 2016
With the increasing prevalence of end stage renal disease there is a growing need for hemodialysis. Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are the preferred type of vascular access for hemodialysis but maturation and failure continue to present significant ...
Bai, H, Bogdan, Y, Dardik, A, Foster, TR, Guo, J, Hanisch, JJ, Hu, H, Kudze, T, Patel, S, Santana, JM, Tsui, JC   +10 more
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Recent Advances in Nanomedicine‐Mediated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment

Small Methods, EarlyView.
Bridge the gap. Emerging strategies such as nanoparticle platforms and cell therapies may help advance the medication management of abdominal aortic aneurysm from laboratory to clinical application. By enhancing the precision, efficacy, ad comprehensiveness of drug delivery, a wide range of studies have obtained positive outcomes and are summarized in ...
Xinchen Lu, Quanyin Hu
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Rupture of Arteriovenous Fistula After Transplant Kidney’s Biopsy: A Case Report

Research and Reports in Urology, 2021
The Do Ngoc, Duc Tran Department of Urology, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, VietnamCorrespondence: The Do NgocDepartment of Urology, 108 Military Central Hospital, 1 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, VietnamTel +84 983452468Email
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Minimal access microsurgical ligation of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula with tubular retractor [PDF]

, 2015
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Leung, GKK, Ng, GHT, Tsang, ACO, Tse, PYH   +3 more
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Utility of ABI and API Versus CTA to Identify Surgically Significant Arterial Injury After Lower Extremity Trauma in a LMIC

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
South Africa faces a high burden of trauma‐related vascular injury. Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial to limit morbidity and mortality. Literature recommends a thorough vascular examination of at‐risk patients. Ankle brachial index (ABI) and arterial pressure index (API) are considered reliable screening tools for lower extremity vascular ...
Rubinette Robbertze, Megan Lubout, Daniel Nicholas Prince, Isabella Margaretha Joubert, Maeyane S. Moeng   +4 more
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Pain management associated with arteriovenous fistula cannulation among children undergoing haemodialysis: Systematic review

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Objective: To evaluate studies related to pain management associated with arteriovenous fistula cannulation among children. Method: The systematic review comprised literature search on Embase, ProQuest, Science Direct, Scopus, SpringerLink and Wiley ...
Ririn Muthia Zukhra, Dessie Wanda
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