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Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Condition-dependent trade-offs between sexual traits, body condition and immunity: the effect of novel habitats [PDF]

, 2016
Background The optimal allocation of resources to sexual signals and other life history traits is usually dependent on an individual’s condition, while variation in the expression of sexual traits across environments depends on the combined effects of
Head, Megan, Michael D. Jennions, Carlos Cabido, Jennions, Michael, Maider Iglesias-Carrasco, Cabido, Carlos, Jennions, Michael D., Head, Megan L., Megan L. Head, Iglesias-Carrasco, Maider   +9 more
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Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

EFFECTS OF AGE, SEX, AND BODY CONDITION ON ECTOPARASITIC INSECT INFESTATION IN DOMESTIC GOATS

Trakia Journal of Sciences
PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the influence of sex, age, and body condition on the prevalence and intensity of ectoparasitic infestations in goats, focusing on lice and fleas, and to identify significant associations between these
N. Nizamov
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of Canine Obesity, Obesity-Related Metabolic Dysfunction, and Relationship with Owner Obesity in an Obesogenic Region of Spain

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2017
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of canine obesity and obesity-related metabolic dysfunction (ORMD) in the obesogenic area in Spain. The prevalence of overweight/obesity among owners of obese pets was also evaluated. In the
Asta Tvarijonaviciute, J. Alberto Montoya-Alonso, Inmaculada Bautista-Castaño, Cristina Peña, Lourdes Suárez, M. Candelaria Juste   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modern techniques for condition monitoring of railway vehicle dynamics

, 2012
A modern railway system relies on sophisticated monitoring systems for maintenance and renewal activities. Some of the existing conditions monitoring techniques perform fault detection using advanced filtering, system identification and signal analysis ...
Gu, Fengshou, Pislaru, Crinela, Ball, Andrew, Gu, F., Ngigi, R. W., Ball, A., Pislaru, C.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Condition and energy allocation during the reproductive cycle of the Patagonian redfish Sebastes oculatus from the Argentine continental shelf

Marine and Fishery Sciences
The Patagonian redfish (Sebastes oculatus Valenciennes 1833) is a viviparous species inhabiting the mid and outer shelf waters, as well as the rocky reefs along the Patagonian coast of Argentina.
Karina A. Rodrigues, Ezequiel Leonarduzzi, María I. Militelli, Gustavo J. Macchi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Case of Letting the Cat out of The Bag—Why Trap-Neuter-Return Is Not an Ethical Solution for Stray Cat (Felis catus) Management

Animals, 2019
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, in which stray cats are captured, neutered and returned to the environment are advocated as a humane, ethical alternative to euthanasia.
Heather M. Crawford, Michael C. Calver, Patricia A. Fleming   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prognosis of Long‐Term Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Combined Continuous Intravenous Sodium Infusion Therapy

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Patients requiring long‐term continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) generally have poor prognoses. This study evaluated whether adding continuous intravenous sodium infusion (cIVNa) is associated with improved hemodynamics and outcomes in patients undergoing long‐term CRRT for ≥ 7 days.
Akinori Yamaguchi, Atsuyoshi Mita, Kosuke Sonoda, Makoto Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source