A comparison of temporal artery thermometers with internal blood monitors to measure body temperature during hemodialysis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study are to find the prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) in patients with Hemodialysis and identify factors associated with these interactions if present. METHODS:The study was an observational- retrospective cohort study that was conducted in ten hemodialysis units in th...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Al-Ramahi R,Raddad AR,Rashed AO,Bsharat A,Abu-Ghazaleh D,Yasin E,Shehab O

更新日期：2016-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Seasonal mortality differences have been reported in US hemodialysis (HD) patients. Here we examine the effect of seasons on mortality, clinical and laboratory parameters on a global scale. METHODS:Databases from the international Monitoring Dialysis Outcomes (MONDO) consortium were queried to identify pati...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Guinsburg AM,Usvyat LA,Etter M,Xu X,Thijssen S,Marcelli D,Canaud B,Marelli C,Barth C,Wang Y,Carioni P,van der Sande FM,Kotanko P,Kooman JP,Monitoring Dialysis Outcomes (MONDO) consortium.

更新日期：2015-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetric-related acute kidney injury (AKI) is thought to be a key contributor to the overall burden of AKI in low resource settings, causing significant and preventable morbidity and mortality. However, epidemiological data to corroborate these hypotheses is sparse. This prospective observational study aims...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Cooke WR,Hemmilä UK,Craik AL,Mandula CJ,Mvula P,Msusa A,Dreyer G,Evans R

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD-5) patients on haemodialysis (HD) are at high risk of accidental falls. Previous research has shown that frailty is one of the primary contributors to the increased risk of falling in this clinical population. However, HD patients often present with abnormalities of cardio...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Zanotto T,Mercer TH,van der Linden ML,Rush R,Traynor JP,Petrie CJ,Doyle A,Chalmers K,Allan N,Shilliday I,Koufaki P

更新日期：2020-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Association between metabolic syndrome (MS) and mildly reduced estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs) remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the association between MS and a mildly reduced eGFR in Chinese adults. METHODS:Anthropometric and biochemical examinations were performed in 2992 ind...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Hu W,Wu XJ,Ni YJ,Hao HR,Yu WN,Zhou HW

更新日期：2017-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of an individual to develop an acute kidney injury (AKI), or its severity, cannot be reliably predicted by common clinical risk factors. Whether genetic risk factors have an explanatory role poses an interesting question, however. Thus, we conducted a systematic literature review regarding genetic p...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Vilander LM,Kaunisto MA,Pettilä V

更新日期：2015-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For chronic hemodialysis, the ideal permanent vascular access is the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Temporary catheters should be reserved for acute dialysis needs. The AVF is associated with lower infection rates, better clinical results, and a higher quality of life and survival when compared to temporary ca...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bonfante GM,Gomes IC,Andrade EI,Lima EM,Acurcio FA,Cherchiglia ML

更新日期：2011-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD) are at higher risk of developing worse outcomes if they contract COVID-19. In our renal service we reduced HD frequency from thrice to twice-weekly in selected patients with the primary aim of reducing COVID 19 exposure and transmission between HD patients. METHODS:Dia...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Lodge MDS,Abeygunaratne T,Alderson H,Ali I,Brown N,Chrysochou C,Donne R,Erekosima I,Evans P,Flanagan E,Gray S,Green D,Hegarty J,Hyde A,Kalra PA,Lamerton E,Lewis D,Middleton R,New D,Nipah R,O'Donoghue D,O'Riordan

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IgA vasculitis (IgAV, formerly Henoch-Schönlein purpura) is a type of systemic vasculitis. This study aimed to explore the clinicopathological features, treatment and renal outcomes of adult IgAV-related nephritis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis) patients with different degrees of crescent formation. ME...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Huang X,Wu J,Wu XM,Hao YX,Zeng CH,Liu ZH,Tang Z

更新日期：2018-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a primary complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). The pathology of DN is still vague, and diagnostic accuracy is not enough. This study was performed to identify miRNAs and genes that have possibilities of being used as therapeutic targets for DN in type 2 DM. METHODS:Human miRN...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Yu Y,Jia YY,Wang M,Mu L,Li HJ

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a lack of online, evidence-based information and resources to support home-based care of childhood CKD stages 3-5. METHODS:Qualitative interviews were undertaken with parents, patients and professionals to explore their views on content of the proposed online parent information and support (OPIS) w...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Swallow VM,Hall AG,Carolan I,Santacroce S,Webb NJ,Smith T,Hanif N

更新日期：2014-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an inherently systemic disease that refers to a long-term loss of kidney function. The progression of CKD has repercussions for other organs, leading to many kinds of extrarenal complications. Intensive studies are now being undertaken to reveal the risk factors and pathophysiological m...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Zou D,Wu W,He Y,Ma S,Gao J

更新日期：2018-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients treated by maintenance hemodialysis the relationship to survival of hemoglobin level and administered epoetin-alfa and intravenous iron is controversial. The study aim was to determine effects on patient survival of administered epoetin-alfa and intravenous iron, and of hemoglobin and variables r...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Pollak VE,Lorch JA,Shukla R,Satwah S

更新日期：2009-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum p-cresyl sulfate (PCS) associates with cardiovascular disease in patients with chronic kidney disease. PCS concentrations are determined by intestinal uptake of p-cresol, human metabolism to PCS and renal clearance. Whether intestinal uptake of p-cresol itself is directly associated with cardiovascular...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Poesen R,Viaene L,Verbeke K,Augustijns P,Bammens B,Claes K,Kuypers D,Evenepoel P,Meijers B

更新日期：2014-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transplant renal artery dissection is a rare and serious event that can cause allograft dysfunction and activation of the renin-mediated renovascular hypertension. Most cases are induced by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, arteriosclerotic disease, or fibromuscular dysplasia. We observed a case of tran...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Hori S,Yoneda T,Tomizawa M,Ichikawa K,Morizawa Y,Nakai Y,Miyake M,Fujimoto K

更新日期：2020-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metabolic acidosis leads to chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. The guidelines recommend a lower limit of serum bicarbonate level, but no upper limit. For serum bicarbonate level to be clinically useful as a therapeutic target marker, it is necessary to investigate the target serum bicarbonate level wi...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Kanda E,Ai M,Yoshida M,Kuriyama R,Shiigai T

更新日期：2013-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing an in-vitro, closed loop hemodialysis system as a method to assess drug clearance. Secondarily, this study tested the influence of variables (blood flow rate, dialysate flow rate, and type of filter) in the hemodialysis procedure on the c...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Jang SM,Cardone KE,Nolin TD,Mason DL,Grabe DW

更新日期：2014-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests that alkaline phosphatase attenuates inflammatory response in sepsis by lipopolysaccharide detoxification and adenosine triphosphate dephosphorylation. We sought to determine changes in alkaline phosphatase (AP) activity during septic acute kidney injury (AKI) and clinical parameters associ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Baek SD,Kang JY,Yu H,Shin S,Park HS,Kim MS,Lee EK,Kim SM,Chang JW

更新日期：2018-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recipients of living donor renal transplantation are typically considered to have a relatively lower immunological risk. This retrospective study aimed to compare the therapeutic efficacy and safety between rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) or interleukin-2 receptor antagonist (IL2-RA) induction therapies...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Qiu J,Li J,Chen G,Huang G,Fu Q,Wang C,Chen L

更新日期：2019-03-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Canada's pandemic H1N1 influenza A (pH1N1) outbreak led to a high burden of critical illness. Our objective was to describe the incidence of AKI (acute kidney injury) in these patients and risk factors for AKI, renal replacement therapy (RRT), and mortality. METHODS:From a prospective cohort of critically i...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bagshaw SM,Sood MM,Long J,Fowler RA,Adhikari NK,Canadian Critical Care Trials Group H1N1 Collaborative.

更新日期：2013-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy (CUA) is a rare disease, causing painful skin ulcers in patients with end stage renal disease. Recommendations for CUA management and treatment are lacking. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective cohort study on CUA cases identified in western France, in order to describe its ma...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Gaisne R,Péré M,Menoyo V,Hourmant M,Larmet-Burgeot D

更新日期：2020-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and coronary artery disease (CAD) are independently associated with increased vascular stiffness. We examined whether renal function contributes to vascular stiffness independently of CAD status. METHODS:We studied 160 patients with CAD and 169 subjects without CAD. The 4-variab...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Rossi SH,McQuarrie EP,Miller WH,Mackenzie RM,Dymott JA,Moreno MU,Taurino C,Miller AM,Neisius U,Berg GA,Valuckiene Z,Hannay JA,Dominiczak AF,Delles C

更新日期：2013-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) can lead to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although one of the proposed mechanisms is heightened platelet activation, effects of MDD and its treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) on platelet function in p...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Jain N,Wan F,Kothari M,Adelodun A,Ware J,Sarode R,Hedayati SS

更新日期：2019-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:African Americans have an increased incidence and worse prognosis with chronic kidney disease (CKD--estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] <60 ml/min/1.73 m2) than their counterparts of European-descent. Inflammation has been related to renal disease in non-Hispanic whites, but there are limited data on...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Fox ER,Benjamin EJ,Sarpong DF,Nagarajarao H,Taylor JK,Steffes MW,Salahudeen AK,Flessner MF,Akylbekova EL,Fox CS,Garrison RJ,Taylor HA Jr

更新日期：2010-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide and early education to improve adherence to self-management is a key strategy to slow CKD progression. The use of the internet and mobile phone technologies (mHealth) to support patients is considered an effective tool in many other chronic disease populat...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Bonner A,Gillespie K,Campbell KL,Corones-Watkins K,Hayes B,Harvie B,Kelly JT,Havas K

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A large body mass index (BMI) has been considered as a relative contraindication for percutaneous catheter insertion, although this technique has many advantages. Up to now, there are few studies on peritoneal catheter placement and obesity. The aim of this study was to determine whether patients with large ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Xie D,Zhou J,Cao X,Zhang Q,Sun Y,Tang L,Huang J,Zheng J,Lin L,Li Z,Cai G,Chen X

更新日期：2020-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic active antibody-mediated rejection is a major etiology of graft loss in renal transplant recipients. However, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment strategies. METHODS:Computerized records from Taichung Veterans General Hospital were collected to identify renal transplant biopsies performed...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Chiu HF,Wen MC,Wu MJ,Chen CH,Yu TM,Chuang YW,Huang ST,Tsai SF,Lo YC,Ho HC,Shu KH

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence to phosphate binder treatment is important to prevent high serum phosphate level in chronic dialysis patients. We therefore wanted to investigate patient knowledge, beliefs about and adherence to phosphate binders among these patients and assess whether one-to-one pharmacist-led education and couns...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Hjemås BJ,Bøvre K,Mathiesen L,Lindstrøm JC,Bjerknes K

更新日期：2019-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efficient and safe delivery of care to dialysis patients is essential. Concerns have been raised regarding the ability of accountable care organizations to adequately serve this high-risk population. Little is known about primary care involvement in the care of dialysis patients. This study sought to describ...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Thorsteinsdottir B,Ramar P,Hickson LJ,Reinalda MS,Albright RC,Tilburt JC,Williams AW,Takahashi PY,Jeffery MM,Shah ND

更新日期：2017-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experimental studies showed that 25-hydroxy-vitamin D [25(OH)D] deficiency (defined as 25-hydroxy-vitamin D < 15 ng/ml) has been associated with CKD progression. Patients with IgA nephropathy have an exceptionally high rate of severe 25(OH)D deficiency; however, it is not known whether this deficiency is a r...

journal_title：BMC nephrology

authors： Li XH,Huang XP,Pan L,Wang CY,Qin J,Nong FW,Luo YZ,Wu Y,Huang YM,Peng X,Yang ZH,Liao YH

更新日期：2016-11-02 00:00:00