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Background Hypertension is a leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis patients. Pre-dialysis systolic blood pressure (SBP) more than 160 mmHg was thought to be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and ...
Yaoxian Liang +11 more
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Home dialysis in french speaking countries in 2020 (RDPLF database)
The RDPLF collects the main peritoneal dialysis data from centers in French-speaking countires and, since 2012, home hemodialysis (HHD) data. This article presents a summary of the main results in the RDPLF in 2020. It highlights important differences in
Christian Verger +3 more
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Home dialysis bulletin, a journal to support home dialysis
With issue 2 of volume 4, of this month, June 15, 2021, the Home Dialysis Bulletin (original journal title: Bulletin de la Dialyse à Domicile (BDD)) begins its fourth year of publication.
Christian Verger
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Establishing a core outcome set for peritoneal dialysis : report of the SONG-PD (standardized outcomes in nephrology-peritoneal dialysis) consensus workshop [PDF]
Outcomes reported in randomized controlled trials in peritoneal dialysis (PD) are diverse, are measured inconsistently, and may not be important to patients, families, and clinicians.
Abraham, Georgi +118 more
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Incremental short daily home hemodialysis: a case series
Background Patients starting dialysis often have substantial residual kidney function. Incremental hemodialysis provides a hemodialysis prescription that supplements patients’ residual kidney function while maintaining total (residual + dialysis) urea ...
Stephanie M. Toth-Manikowski +3 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra +3 more
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Patients’ Experiences of Community House Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study
Rationale & Objective: Community house hemodialysis is a submodality of home hemodialysis that enables patients to perform hemodialysis independent of nursing or medical supervision in a shared house. This study describes the perspectives and experiences
Rachael C. Walker +3 more
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem with increasing prevalence worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality . According to 2022 data, there are a total of 13725 patients receiving renal replacement therapy (RRT) for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Turkey. Hemodialysis (HD) accounts for a large proportion of
Benno, Kitsche, Dieter, Bach
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Background Home hemodialysis is common in New Zealand and associated with lower cost, improved survival and better patient experience. We present the case of a fully trained home hemodialysis patient who exsanguinated at home as a result of an incorrect ...
Allcock Kerryanne +3 more
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Background Preventing peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis remains a major concern in continuing safe treatment and improving patient quality of life. This study aimed to determine the self-care education and quality care initiatives performed
Haruna Kugai +6 more
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