Understanding the role of knowledge in the practice of expert nephrology nurses in Australia [PDF]
, 2007 This paper, which is abstracted from a larger study into the acquisition and exercise of nephrology nursing expertise, aims to explore the role of knowledge in expert practice.
Bonner, Ann
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Effect of haemodialysis on metabolism of calcium [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2016 Background: Secondary hyperparathyroidismis a frequent complication in chronic kidney disease patients, especially those on haemodialysis. The objective of this study is to find the effect of chronic haemodialysis on Calcium, phosphorus, Calcium ...
Ali J Hashim Al-Saedi +2 more
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Correlation of the caring behaviour of nurses with the motivation of patients undergoing haemodialysis [PDF]
Scripta MedicaBackground/Aim: There is a need to establish a satisfactory level of performance for nurses working in haemodialysis units, which will provide qualified competent nurses who will take care of patients.
Yosafianti Pohan Vivi +2 more
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Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Synbiotic Supplementation in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2019 Gut dysbiosis has been implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Restoring gut microbiota with prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic supplementation has emerged as a potential therapeutic intervention but has not been systematically ...
Campbell, Katrina L. +3 more
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Geospatial Health, 2017 Poor access to haemodialysis facilities is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. This study investigated factors affecting revealed access to the haemodialysis facilities considering patients living in rural and urban areas without any ...
Behzad Kiani +5 more
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Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2012 This study investigates the frequency of Torque teno virus (TTV) infection in 150 blood donors and 77 patients requiring haemodialysis in southern Brazil. Plasma samples were screened for TTV DNA using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Aline Massaú +6 more
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Preliminary study of hypoxia-related cardiovascular mediator-markers in patients with end-stage renal disease with and without diabetes and the effects of haemodialysis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Evidence points to activation of pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic stimuli during the haemodialysis process in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with potential to predispose to cardiovascular events.
A Treweeke +5 more
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A practice-related risk score (PRS): a DOPPS-derived aggregate quality index for haemodialysis facilities [PDF]
, 2008 Background. The Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) database was used to develop and validate a practice-related risk score (PRS) based on modifiable practices to help facilities assess potential areas for improving patient care ...
Akiba, Takashi +11 more
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Haemodialysis services in the northeastern region of Iran
Geospatial Health, 2017 Chronic kidney disease is growing and the current estimated global prevalence exceeds 13%. As the use of haemodialysis machines for patients with end stage renal disease increases survival considerably, it is critical to plan correctly for the allocation
Behzad Kiani +4 more
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History of Dialysis in the UK: c.1950-1980 [PDF]
, 2009 Annotated and edited transcript of a Witness Seminar held on 26 February 2008. Introduction by Professor John Pickstone.First published by the Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCL, 2009.©The Trustee of the Wellcome Trust, London, 2009.
Crowther, SM, Reynolds, LA, Tansey, EM
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