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The association between the prevalence of restless leg syndrome, fatigue, and sleep quality in patients undergoing hemodialysis [PDF]
Objective: To determine the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) and to compare CRF patients with or without RLS in terms fatigue and sleep quality.
Ozkurt, S.+3 more
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Uremic pruritus in patients on hemodialysis is associated with depression, lower quality of life, and mortality. We studied the prevalence, awareness, and treatment of pruritus to assess how well this important condition is ...
H. Rayner+11 more
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Role of selenium in the pathophysiology of cardiorenal anaemia syndrome
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have multiple bidirectional mechanisms, and anaemia is one of the critical factors that are associated with the progression of the two disorders [referred to as cardiorenal anaemia syndrome (CRAS)].
Shigeyuki Arai+2 more
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Contrast-induced acute kidney injury and renal support for acute kidney injury : a KDIGO summary (part 2) [PDF]
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious problem affecting millions and causing death and disability for many. In 2012, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes completed the first ever international multidisciplinary clinical practice ...
Kellum, John A, Lameire, Norbert
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Background/Aims: The increase in the survival rate of patients with chronic renal failure due to substitution treatment prompts an investigation of their quality of life (QoL), a key measure to evaluate the outcomes of chronic disease treatment.
L. Zazzeroni+4 more
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Abstract Aims Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) continues to be an increasingly common health problem associated with a high mortality rate. Elevated levels of Growth differentiation factor‐15 (GDF15) and N‐terminal pro‐brain natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP) are reportedly associated with poor clinical outcomes in a broad range of ...
Yoichiro Otaki+11 more
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Initiating haemodialysis twice-weekly as part of an incremental programme may protect residual kidney function [PDF]
© The Author(s) 2018. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of ERA-EDTA. All rights reserved.Background: Initiating twice-weekly haemodialysis (2×HD) in patients who retain significant residual kidney function (RKF) may have benefits.
Busby, Amanda D+7 more
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BACKGROUND Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred form of hemodialysis vascular access, but maturation failures occur frequently, often resulting in prolonged catheter use.
K. Woodside+11 more
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Abstract Aims The extent of irreversible cardiomyocyte necrosis after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major determinant of residual left ventricular (LV) function and clinical outcome. Cell therapy based on CD34+ cells has emerged as an option to help repair the myocardium and to improve outcomes.
Jerome Roncalli+17 more
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Background Nearly 50% of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis are aged ≥ 60 years, highlighting a growing population with unique health challenges.
Jia Wanning+5 more
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