Microcalorimetric evaluation of blood compatibility of hemodialysis membranes.

abstract：:We report the clinical course of 29 patients with Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) treated with plasma exchange (PE) in Norway in the period from 1988 to 1999. Median follow-up was 41.5 months. The mean number of exchanges was 8.5 +/- 5.8 (range 2-32). Median serum creatinine concentration was 400 micromol/l (range 90-1,...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Aasarød K,Iversen BM,Hammerstrøm J,Bostad L,Jørstad S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many organic solutes accumulate in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and some are poorly removed with urea-based prescriptions for hemodialysis. However, their toxicities have been difficult to assess. We have employed an animal model, the zebrafish embryo, to test the toxicity of uremic serum compared to control. Serum ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Berman N,Lectura M,Thurman J,Reinecke J,Raff AC,Melamed ML,Reinecke J,Quan Z,Evans T,Meyer TW,Hostetter TH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels are increased in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Reports on the effect of various dialysis strategies on ADMA, symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and L-arginine levels are inconclusive. PATIENTS/METHODS:In this randomized crossover study, 15 patients were dialyzed for 4 ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Grooteman MP,Wauters IM,Teerlink T,Twisk JW,Nubé MJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 50-year-old man with the rare McLeod syndrome, associated with glomerular lesion to the end stage of chronic renal failure and death, is reported. McLeod syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder on the basis of abnormal expression of the Kell blood group antigens and absence of erythrocyte surface Kx antigen. Most...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Jeren-Strujić B,Jeren T,Thaller N,Zivković Z,Raos V

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemofiltration (HF) induces a significant reduction in parathormone (PTH). This effect is related not only to the convective removal of PTH molecules but also to the biological suppression of parathyroid glands by plasma-ionized calcium (iCa) increase. The acute inhibitory effect on parathyroid gland activity, ionized...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Panichi V,Bianchi AM,Andreini B,Casarosa L,Migliori M,De Pietro S,Ferdeghini M,Palla R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) resistance remains incompletely understood among hemodialysis (HD) patients. METHOD:A retrospective, multicenter study was designed to analyze data from 1,934 patients followed for up to two years. The outcome measure was the erythropoietin resistance index (ERI), defi...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Mallick S,Rafiroiu A,Kanthety R,Iqbal S,Malik R,Rahman M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Recent updates to the Nikkiso Aquarius continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) platform allowed us to develop a post-dilution protocol for regional citrate anticoagulation (RCA) using standard bicarbonate buffered, calcium containing replacement solution with acid citrate dextrose formula-A as a cit...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Kirwan CJ,Hutchison R,Ghabina S,Schwarze S,Beane A,Ramsay S,Thompson E,Prowle JR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frequent hemodialysis (HD) may be associated with an increased risk of vascular access complications. Studies addressing vascular access outcomes in frequent HD show conflicting results. METHODS:We searched Medline for trials looking at vascular access outcomes in frequent HD. RESULTS:Nineteen studies met ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Cornelis T,Usvyat LA,Tordoir JH,Wang Y,Wong M,Leunissen KM,van der Sande FM,Kotanko P,Kooman JP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last years, publications have questioned the classical dose of 35 ml/kg, but are those studies strong enough in terms of scientific power in order to change our practice? We will try to settle some recommendations for clinicians. Manipulation of dose, porosity, and combinations have yielded promising findings. ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Honoré PM,Joannes-Boyau O,Collin V,Boer W,Jennes S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychological depression and physical disability are closely correlated in hemodialysis patients. A retrospective cohort study was conducted to examine the independent association of physical and psychological functioning with mortality in a hemodialysis cohort in Taiwan. METHODS:A total of 888 stable hemod...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Peng YS,Chiang CK,Hung KY,Chang CH,Lin CY,Yang CS,Chen TW,Hsia CC,Chen DL,Hsu WD,Chang CF,Wu KD,Lin RP,Tsai TJ,Chen WY

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:'Net ultrafiltration' in peritoneal dialysis refers to the difference between the osmotically induced ultrafiltration into the peritoneal cavity and the fluid loss from the cavity during dialysis. Recent research has demonstrated that, during a 3- to 4-hour experimental dialysis, 5-25% of the total fluid loss is via l...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Flessner MF

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Issues in biocompatibility have traditionally focused on the interaction of membranes or materials with the activation of complement, red blood cell destruction, clotting dysfunctions, and platelet activation. Other studies are concerned with the replacement fluid formulations and host responses. Recent attention has ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Dinarello CA

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Oxidative stress has been considered a nontraditional risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population, possibly triggered by uremic toxicity. METHODS:A chromatographic method with coulometric detection was adapted to directly and simultaneously determine cysteine (...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Rodrigues SD,Batista GB,Ingberman M,Pecoits-Filho R,Nakao LS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several strategies have been proposed to increase dialysis efficiency in order to reduce dialysis treatment time. Paired filtration dialysis (two-chamber technique) is a new technique combining the advantages of highly permeable membranes and convective transport with the high depurative efficacy of diffusion. The sys...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Ronco C,Feriani M,Brendolan A,Chiaramonte S,Milan M,Dell'Aquila R,Scabardi M,Bragantini L,Conz P,La Greca G

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While acute kidney injury (AKI) has been poorly defined historically, a decade of effort has culminated in a standardized, consensus definition. In parallel, electronic health records (EHRs) have been adopted with greater regularity, clinical informatics approaches have been refined, and the field of EHR-enabled care ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Sutherland SM,Goldstein SL,Bagshaw SM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal transport rates, a critical determinant of peritoneal dialysis efficiency, vary widely among patients and may be easily categorized by standardized peritoneal equilibration test. Measurements of creatinine and glucose transfer are particularly useful in selecting optimal dialysis prescription. Patients with...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Twardowski ZJ

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The greatest benefit of PD ist the continuous maintenance of a stable electrolyte and acid-base balance, as well as a continuous solute, sodium and water removal. Moreover, PD is effective in preserving residual renal function (RRF). However, when RRF declines, complications will occur if not compensated for by an inc...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Kawanishi H

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Hyperhomocysteinemia (HH), a known risk factor for vascular diseases, is a frequent condition in hemodialysis (HD) patients. HH induces an oxidant stress to the vascular endothelium, causing a failure of vasodilation and an impairment of the antithrombotic properties. Vitamins B(6), B(12) and folic acid are ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Biasioli S,Schiavon R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evidence concerning online hemodiafiltration (HDF) includes the following: (1) the increase of removal of uremic toxin, (2) the prevention of dialysis rerated hypotension, (3) the recovery of survival, and (4) the recovery of dialysis related uncertain symptoms. Although clinical evidence has been noted, the hypot...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Kawanishi H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tranquilizers, analgetics and antidepressants are applied in different ranges in the treatment of patients on hemodialysis. Due to many different pharmacokinetic properties, no perfect rules for dosage in acute or chronic hemodialysis exist. Adequate applicable drugs without adaptation disregarding different states of...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Forycki Z,Martens F,Thalhofer S,Ibe K

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Hemoadsorption may improve outcomes for sepsis by removing circulating cytokines. We tested a new sorbent used for hemoadsorption. METHODS:CTR sorbent beads were filled into columns of three sizes: CTR0.5 (0.5 ml), CTR1 (1.0 ml) and CTR2 (2.0 ml) and tested using IL-6 capture in vitro. Next, rats were ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Zhang J,Peng Z,Maberry D,Volpe J,Kimmel JD,Federspiel WJ,Kellum JA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study calcium homeostasis during citrate-based compared to nadroparin-based CVVH in critically-ill patients with acute renal failure. METHODS:11 patients were observed during citrate anticoagulation, 9 with nadroparin and 10 controls. Citrate was chosen for patients with active or at risk for bleeding. ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： van der Voort PH,Postma SR,Kingma WP,Boerma EC,de Heide LJ,Bakker AJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Some angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are efficiently removed from circulation by hemodialysis ('high dialyzability'), whereas others are not ('low dialyzability'). In patients receiving hemodialysis, this may influence the effectiveness of ACE inhibitors. METHODS:Using linked healthcare ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Weir MA,Fleet JL,Dixon SN,Jain AK,Oliver M,Wald R,McIntyre C,Garg AX

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent interest in the role of the intestine in the cardiovascular stability of uremic patients, specifically on dialysis, but potentially also in chronic kidney disease, must be seen against the background of the recent great interest in the role of the gut in chronic heart failure [Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Ritz E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Optimization of vascular access use in the 'fistula first' era requires comprehension of its clinical behavior. Little is known about mature arteriovenous fistula (AVF) performance and the role of fistula location. Widely used access flow (Qa) was used to analyze complication risks and functionality aft...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Huijbregts HJ,Bots ML,Wittens CH,Schrama YC,Blankestijn PJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We proposed a new method to estimate dry weight (DW) using single frequency bioimpedance. METHODS:We hypothesized that the change in whole body resistance at 50 kHz (R(50)) was proportional to the ultrafiltration volume (UFV) during a hemodialysis (HD) session. When the targeted resistance estimated in heal...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Dou Y,Cheng X,Liu L,Bai X,Wu L,Guo W,Zhao X,Wang F,Cao L,Zuo L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dialysis fluid produced by state-of-the-art water preparation and distribution is contaminated with gram-negative bacteria and cytokine-inducing substances (CIS) derived from these microorganisms. The presence of a biofilm increases the risk of continuous contamination of dialysis fluid. Depending on the type of dialy...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Lonnemann G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Removal of protein-bound uremic toxins by dialysis therapy is limited. The effect of oral adsorbent AST-120 in chronic dialysis patients has rarely been investigated. METHODS:AST-120 was administered 6.0 g/day for 3 months in 69 chronic dialysis patients. The blood concentrations of indoxyl sulfate, p-creso...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Lee CT,Hsu CY,Tain YL,Ng HY,Cheng BC,Yang CC,Wu CH,Chiou TT,Lee YT,Liao SC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:There is a clear association between one allele of the interleukin-1 receptor-antagonist gene (IL-1RN) and inflammatory diseases in which IL-1 is implicated. We evaluated patient survival and technique survival of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, while analyzing independent risk factors, in a PD progr...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Uchiyama K,Naito K,Tsuchida M,Takai K,Okayama N,Fujimura K,Hinoda Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Recently, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been recognized as a new risk factor for adverse CVD events in the general population. Our aim was to analyze the incidence of NAFLD in HD patients by u...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Mikolasevic I,Orlic L,Milic S,Zaputovic L,Lukenda V,Racki S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00