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The Effect of the cool dialysate on the restless leg syndrome in hemodialysis patients: Randomized triple-blind clinical trial

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 2019
Background: Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common symptom of some diseases specially observed during hemodialysis. Cooling the dialysate is a safe and nonpharmacological method. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of cool dialysate on RLS in
Ehsan Kashani, Zahra Mirhosseini, Sedigheh Rastaghi, Mostafa Rad   +3 more
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Human peritoneal mesothelial cell death induced by high-glucose hypertonic solution involves Ca2+ and Na+ ions and oxidative stress with the participation of PKC/NOX2 and PI3K/Akt pathways [PDF]

, 2017
Indexación: Web of Science; Scopus.Chronic peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy is equally efficient as hemodialysis while providing greater patient comfort and mobility. Therefore, PD is the treatment of choice for several types of renal patients. During PD,
Alejandro Pacheco, Alejandro Vallejos, Cesar Echeverria, Erico Segovia, Felipe Simon, Felipe Simon, Maria E. Sanhueza, Miriam Alvo, Pablo Tapia, Ricardo Armisen, Ricardo Armisen, Rubén Torres, Rubén Torres, Sebastian Gatica   +13 more
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Effect of high glucose concentration on the synthesis of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in human peritoneal mesothelial cells: Involvement of protein kinase C [PDF]

, 2001
Human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HMC) contribute to the activation and control of inflammatory processes in the peritoneum by their potential to produce various inflammatory mediators.
Haslinger, Bettina, Lederer, Stephan R., Mandl-Weber, Sonja, Sellmayer, Alois, Sitter, Thomas   +4 more
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Challenges and possible solutions to peritoneal dialysis use in Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Peritoneal dialysis is a form of renal replacement therapy that is both effective and relatively affordable. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) was first used in Nigeria as a treatment option for renal failure.
Samuel Ajayi, Yemi Raji, Temitope Bello, Ayodeji Arije   +3 more
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Comparison of Anion-Exchange Membranes for Diffusion Dialysis of Mixtures of Acids and Their Iron Salts

Membranes, 2023
This study presents the possibility of using diffusion dialysis for the separation of inorganic acids (hydrochloric, nitric, and hydrofluoric) and their ferric salts whose composition corresponds to that of real spent pickling solutions.
Helena Bendová, Libor Dušek, Jiří Palarčík   +2 more
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Home haemodialysis : trends in technology [PDF]

, 2011
Self management and home-based dialysis therapies offer the prospect of improved patient experience and outcomes. To allow more patients to realize these benefits requires changes in technology which focus on maximizing the ease and minimizing the ...
Farrington, Ken, Greenwood, Roger
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Protein Binding of a Novel Platinum-Based Anticancer Agent BP-C1 Containing a Lignin-Derived Polymeric Ligand

Applied Sciences, 2021
Platinum (Pt) antineoplastic agents remain indispensable for the treatment of oncological disease. Pt-based drugs are mainly used in the therapy of ovarian cancer and non-small-cell lung carcinoma.
Elena Fedoros, Sergey Pigarev, Natalya Ivanenko, Megan Westbury, Nikolay Solovyev   +4 more
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Improving dialysis adherence for high risk patients using automated messaging: Proof of concept [PDF]

, 2017
Comorbidities and socioeconomic barriers often limit patient adherence and self-management with hemodialysis. Missed sessions, often associated with communication barriers, can result in emergency dialysis and avoidable hospitalizations.
An, T., Groenendyk, J., Patel, K., Peters, R., Polites, G., Ross, W. R, Som, A.   +6 more
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Dialysis Needle-Related Distress: Patient Perspectives on Identification, Prevention, and Management

Kidney International Reports, 2023
Introduction: Needle-related distress is common among people receiving hemodialysis and affects quality of life and treatment decisions, yet little evidence exists to guide management.
Emily L. Duncanson, Anna Chur-Hansen, Richard K. Le Leu, Luke Macauley, Anne L.J. Burke, Fiona F. Donnelly, Kathryn L. Collins, Stephen P. McDonald, Shilpanjali Jesudason   +8 more
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Monitoring the quality of the water used in mobile dialysis services in intensive care units in the city of Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian Journal of Nephrology
Introduction: Monitoring water quality in mobile dialysis (MD) services, assessing critical points and characterizing the risks inherent in the process, is essential to avoid risks to the patient's health. This study evaluated the microbiological quality
Priscila Rodrigues de Jesus, Joana Angélica Barbosa Ferreira, Juliana dos Santos Carmo, Sheila Regina Gomes Albertino, Santos Alves Vicentini Neto, Lisia Maria Gobbo dos Santos, Helena Pereira da Silva Zamith   +6 more
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