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Home nocturnal hemodialysis [PDF]
Kidney International, 2004 To the Editor: Home nocturnal hemodialysis (HND) has been an established form of treatment on a worldwide basis since its introduction in 19641,2,3,4. In its early days, many thought that it was superior to transplantation and was more cost effective than in center dialysis. Alas, the passage of time has not confirmed any of these earlier hopes.
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La intervención humor en la interacción enfermero-paciente [PDF]
, 2019 Objective: To describe the factors influencing the use of humor in nursing care, its applicability and benefits. Method: A scoping review was performed using the Arksey and O’Mally methodology. A search for articles published between 2008 and 2018 was
Antunes, Ana Vanessa +5 more
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Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Volume 41, Issue 1, Page 235-244, February 2026.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 +7 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a rare, life‐threatening infection of the kidney characterized by necrosis and gas formation within the renal parenchyma, collecting system, and perinephric tissue. It commonly occurs in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and in those with obstructive nephropathy.
Daniel P. Mujuni +9 more
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Accepting or declining dialysis: considerations taken into account by elderly patients with end-stage renal disease [PDF]
, 2009 BACKGROUND: Elderly patients with end-stage renal disease have to make a difficult decision whether or not to start dialysis. This study explores the considerations taken into account by these patients in decision-making regarding renal replacement ...
de Jong, P.E. +8 more
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The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Volume 41, Issue 1, Page 171-181, January 2026.ABSTRACT This study investigates patients' goal‐oriented experiences in the context of home dialysis for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim is to understand how the home care context can be designed to support chronic patients in achieving their goals. Drawing on goal‐oriented experience theory, we explore how patients' motivations, desired outcomes,
Frederic Ponsignon +4 more
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Telemedicine applied to the follow up of patients with End Stage Renal Failure
Bulletin de la Dialyse à Domicile, 2018 In the 21st century, renal failure is a chronic disease that affects several millions people in France and around 600 millions worldwide. Its prevalence in the general population increases with the lengthening of the life expectancy that characterizes ...
Pierre SIMON
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Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) has shown good predictive value for some diseases. However, its association with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains uncertain.
Yuewen Qi +9 more
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Scientific ReportsHome hemodialysis, despite its recognized clinical benefits such as improved cardiac health and enhanced quality of life, remains underutilized worldwide.
Arnaud Perrin-Haarhoff +8 more
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