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Detection of microorganisms, endotoxins and aluminum in mobile dialysis services

open access: yesActa Scientiarum: Biological Sciences, 2017
  Hemodialysis water and dialysates are fundamental in the treatment of kidney disease. During just one hemodialysis session, 120 liters of dialysate are consumed.
Priscila Rodrigues de Jesus   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors associated with cardiovascular events after simultaneous liver–kidney transplant from the US Multicenter Simultaneous Liver–Kidney Transplant Consortium

open access: yesHepatology Communications, EarlyView., 2022
Abstract Cardiovascular disease is a leading complication after both liver and kidney transplantation. Factors associated with and rates of cardiovascular events (CVEs) after simultaneous liver–kidney transplant (SLKT) are unknown. This was a retrospective cohort study of adult SLKT recipients between 2002 and 2017 at six centers in six United Network ...
Jennifer Jo   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictors of Fatigue among Female Patients on Hemodialysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
[[abstract]]The purposes of this study were to identify the level of fatigue and to examine the predictors of fatigue in female patients on hemodialysis. The subjects for this study were 130 female patients at one hemodialysis unit in northern Taiwan. On
Lu, Yu-Ying, Yang, Pi-Chih
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Potential Benefits of Pila ampullacea, Tempeh, Moringa oleifera Leaves as Nutritional Support for Hemodialysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Background: Hemodialysis patients can experience problems, including proteinenergy malnutrition, infection, disorders of the immune system, and inflammation.
Sja’bani, Mohammad   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Dialysis Needle-Related Distress: Patient Perspectives on Identification, Prevention, and Management

open access: yesKidney 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   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Benefits and harms of citrate locking solutions for hemodialysis catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background Citrate has theoretical advantages over heparin for locking hemodialysis central venous catheters (CVCs), but the comparative effectiveness of these agents is not clear. Objectives
Nesrallah, Gihad   +3 more
core   +4 more sources

Non-linear association between lactate and 28 days mortality in elderly patients with sepsis across different SOFA score groups: results from the eICU Collaborative Research Database

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine
PurposeThis study aimed to examine the correlation between lactate levels and 28 days mortality in elderly sepsis patients across different Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score groups following ICU admission.MethodsA multi-center ...
Lanlang Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost Analysis of Private Hemodialysis Centers in Turkey [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide public health problem. There is a continuing increase in the prevalence of patients on renal replacement therapies which causes an enormous economic burden to the healthcare system.
Tevfik Ecder   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Monitoring the quality of the water used in mobile dialysis services in intensive care units in the city of Rio de Janeiro

open access: yesBrazilian 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   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

A Mixed Method Investigation to Determine Priorities for Improving Information, Interaction, and Individualization of Care Among Individuals on In-center Hemodialysis: The Triple I Study

open access: yesCanadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease, 2020
Background: Current health systems do not effectively address all aspects of chronic care. For better self-management of disease, kidney patients have identified the need for improved health care information, interaction with health care providers, and ...
Krista Rossum   +20 more
doaj   +1 more source

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