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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
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Description Of Maternal Characteristics And Causes Of Maternal Deaths In Serang District In 2022

Professional Health Journal
Introduction: Maternal mortality is still a problem globally and especially occurs in developing countries, including Indonesia. Objectives: Serang Regency has the highest number of maternal deaths in Banten Province.
Fifi Musfirowati, Lukmanulhakim, Innama Sakinah   +2 more
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Forensic exhumations and autopsies in Zambia, Africa

Forensic Science International: Reports, 2021
To our knowledge, this is the largest case series of forensic exhumation and autopsy cases in Africa to date. This paper fills a critical knowledge gap in Africa by profiling the cases, describing the challenges of accessing burial sites, conducting ...
Luchenga Mucheleng’anga, Viktor Telendiy, Suzyani Simumba, Cordilia Himwaze   +3 more
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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

The need for a mortality database in Pakistan: now or never

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Respected editor, With a staggering figure of 241.5 million inhabitants, Pakistan is considered the fifth most populous country in the world, with a growth rate of 2.55% per annum.
Sidra Waqar Qureshi, Erum Anwar
doaj   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Effectiveness of a Novel Low‐Density Lipoprotein Apheresis Device Rheocarna in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis With Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe form of lower‐extremity artery disease characterized by distal lesions and microcirculatory impairment, limiting revascularization efficacy. Rheocarna is a direct hemoperfusion low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) adsorption device with potential rheological and anti‐inflammatory ...
Kunihiro Ishioka, Takayasu Ohtake, Kei Ohmori, Chika Shibuya, Tomoki Tsukahara, Mizuki Yamano, Yasuhiro Mochida, Machiko Oka, Kyoko Maesato, Yusuke Tsukamoto, Hidekazu Moriya, Sumi Hidaka, Shuzo Kobayashi   +12 more
wiley   +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

Causes of death among people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
BACKGROUND: The monitoring of the underlying causes of death in people living with HIV/AIDS is important so that actions to reduce morbidity and mortality can be taken. OBJECTIVE: To describe the temporal trends of underlying causes of death among people
Erika Luiza Lage Fazito Rezende, Ana Maria Nogales Vasconcelos, Mauricio Gomes Pereira   +2 more
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Causes of death in a nationwide cohort of community-dwellers with Alzheimer’s disease

BMC Geriatrics, 2020
Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is related to higher mortality but it is not entirely evident which causes of death explain this. The objective of this study was to assess the causes of death in a nationwide cohort of clinically verified AD cases and
Anna-Maija Tolppanen, Heidi Taipale, Marjaana Koponen, Jari Tiihonen, Sirpa Hartikainen   +4 more
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