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ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to explore the risk factors related to home‐based operation management leading to the occurrence of peritoneal dialysis‐associated peritonitis (PDAP). Design An observational research was conducted. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted among patients with maintenance peritoneal dialysis (PD) between 1 January ...
Linlin Pan+5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Registered nurses (RN)s account for the majority of the rural and remote health workforce and require different skills, knowledge and working practices compared to their metropolitan counterparts. Given the complexity and diversity of the rural and remote work environment, it is important to investigate the contemporary literature
Danielle Rogers+3 more
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Objective sleep monitoring at home in older adults: A scoping review
Summary Inadequate sleep in older adults is linked to health issues such as frailty, cognitive impairment and cardiovascular disorders. Maintaining regular sleep patterns is important for healthy aging, making effective sleep monitoring essential.
Sarah Nauman Ghazi+4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Day surgery has become the main mode of surgery in American and European countries, but it is still in the early stage in developing countries due to the limitation of medical technology and the backward management concept. At present, day surgery accounts for more than 60% of elective surgery in many countries in Europe and North ...
Jiangrong Luo, Chunbao Xie, Dan Fan
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ABSTRACT Tunneled dialysis catheter is the alternative for dialysis patients who cannot benefit from an arteriovenous fistula. The insertion of such catheters is usually ultrasound‐guided to prevent complications. A 36‐year old patient had an unexpected complication following the insertion of a right femoral tunneled dialysis catheter: Although the ...
Amandine Becquet+6 more
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Binary Gaussian Copula Synthesis: A Novel Data Augmentation Technique to Advance ML-based Clinical Decision Support Systems for Early Prediction of Dialysis Among CKD Patients [PDF]
The Center for Disease Control estimates that over 37 million US adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), yet 9 out of 10 of these individuals are unaware of their condition due to the absence of symptoms in the early stages. It has a significant impact on patients' quality of life, particularly when it progresses to the need for dialysis ...
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We performed a survey on lifestyle habits aimed at reducing the risks associated with immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients. We found gaps in dental hygiene, sunscreen use, vaccination, and consumption of high‐risk foods. Cultural and economic factors influenced adherence.
Tamara Ruiz‐Merlo+11 more
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ABSTRACT Background Computed tomography (CT) scan–defined myosteatosis is a common feature in ESKD patients receiving kidney transplantation (KT) and is associated with mortality after KT. We aimed to explore the impact of myosteatosis and other CT scan based morphometric data on the occurrence of early surgical complications after KT.
Antoine Morel+14 more
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ABSTRACT The concept of shared decision‐making, which respects the autonomy of patients with chronic kidney disease in the process of choosing dialysis modalities, has been emphasized. Studies clearly defining the process of selecting dialysis methods for chronic kidney disease patients remain limited.
Youn‐Jung Son+2 more
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A System for Critical Facility and Resource Optimization in Disaster Management and Planning [PDF]
Disruptions to medical infrastructure during disasters pose significant risks to critically ill patients with advanced chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease. To enhance patient access to dialysis treatment under such conditions, it is crucial to assess the vulnerabilities of critical care facilities to hazardous events.
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