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Infection Control Practices for Vascular Access Management in Hemodialysis: Results From a Nationwide Survey of Japanese National University Hospitals

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada, Makoto Harada, Tadahiko Kikugawa, Takeshi Nakata, Koji Hashimoto, Tsuneo Konta, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
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Impulsivity, decision‐making, and risk behavior in bipolar disorder and major depression from bipolar multiplex families

Brain and Behavior
Objectives Bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are characterized by specific alterations of mood. In both disorders, alterations in cognitive domains such as impulsivity, decision‐making, and risk‐taking have been reported ...
Almudena Ramírez‐Martín, Lea Sirignano, Fabian Streit, Jerome C. Foo, Andreas J. Forstner, Josef Frank, Markus M. Nöthen, Jana Strohmaier, Stephanie H. Witt, Fermin Mayoral‐Cleries, Berta Moreno‐Küstner, Marcella Rietschel, Jose Guzmán‐Parra   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

MULTI-LEVEL EVALUATION OF BIOSOCIAL RISK FACTORS OF HIV-INFECTION AMONG MIGRANT WORKERS

Журнал микробиологии, эпидемиологии и иммунобиологии, 2016
Aim. Multi-level evaluation by case-control method of social, sociocultural and behavioural risk factors of HIV-infection spread among male migrant workers arriving to Russia from near abroad countries. Materials and methods. Interviews of migrants, that
A. G. Sofronov, L. P. Zueva, B. I. Aslanov, I. V. Dardynskaya, S. .. Weine, A. E. Dobrovolskaya, O. A. Dardynsky, V. P. Chaschin, M. V. Chaschin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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HIV frequency among female sex workers in Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
We examined HIV frequency and probable risk factors among female sex workers in the port city of Imbituba, Southern Brazil. From December 2003 through February 2004, 90 female sex workers were interviewed in order to investigate demographic ...
Fabiana Schuelter Trevisol, Marcos Vinicius da Silva   +1 more
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Changes in Background Risk and Risk Taking Behavior [PDF]

Econometrica, 1996
We consider the effects of changes in the distribution of a background risk on the optimal risk taking behavior of a risk-averse decision maker. In particular, we suppose that the background risk deteriorates via a first- or second-degree stochastic dominance shift. Our contention is that such a change in background wealth should lead the individual to
Eeckhoudt, Louis, Gollier, Christian, Schlesinger, Harris   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Effectiveness of a Novel Low‐Density Lipoprotein Apheresis Device Rheocarna in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis With Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a severe form of lower‐extremity artery disease characterized by distal lesions and microcirculatory impairment, limiting revascularization efficacy. Rheocarna is a direct hemoperfusion low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) adsorption device with potential rheological and anti‐inflammatory ...
Kunihiro Ishioka, Takayasu Ohtake, Kei Ohmori, Chika Shibuya, Tomoki Tsukahara, Mizuki Yamano, Yasuhiro Mochida, Machiko Oka, Kyoko Maesato, Yusuke Tsukamoto, Hidekazu Moriya, Sumi Hidaka, Shuzo Kobayashi   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prognosis of Long‐Term Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Combined Continuous Intravenous Sodium Infusion Therapy

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Patients requiring long‐term continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) generally have poor prognoses. This study evaluated whether adding continuous intravenous sodium infusion (cIVNa) is associated with improved hemodynamics and outcomes in patients undergoing long‐term CRRT for ≥ 7 days.
Akinori Yamaguchi, Atsuyoshi Mita, Kosuke Sonoda, Makoto Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Looking to the future, working on the present. Intention to donate blood and risk behavior: A study on adolescents

Asian Journal of Transfusion Science, 2013
Background: The aim of this work was to investigate adolescents′ propensity to donate blood, the incidence in this population of risk behaviors that limit and restrict the potential for blood donation, thus reducing the number of possible subjects ...
Alfieri Sara, Saturni Vincenzo, Marta Elena   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source