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Last Updated: Jul 30, 2011 - 8:15:13 PM |
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Dialysis
Intradialytic hypotension associated with increased incidence of haemodialysis vascular access thrombosis
A study published online on July 29 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology reports an increased risk of thrombus(clot) formation in the vascular access which is used for haemodialysis as a consequence of intradialytic hypotension(low blood pressure during dialysis).
Jul 30, 2011 - 7:42:44 PM
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Low Phosphate diet not helpful in dialysis patients
Doctors often ask kidney disease patients on dialysis to limit the amount of phosphate they consume in their diets, but this does not help prolong their lives, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN). The results even suggest that prescribing low phosphate diets may increase dialysis patients' risk of premature death.
Dec 10, 2010 - 8:34:21 AM
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Nephrologist care prior to starting dialysis reduces risk of death
For patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), receiving care from a nephrologist in the months before starting dialysis reduces the risk of death during the first year on dialysis, reports a study in the May 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).
Mar 25, 2009 - 4:13:58 PM
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Lower death rate in dialysis patients living at higher altitude
Compared to dialysis patients living near sea level, dialysis patients living at an altitude higher than 4,000 feet have a 12-15 percent lower rate of death, according to a study in the February 4 issue of JAMA.
Feb 3, 2009 - 11:16:02 PM
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Clear advantage of high efficacy Haemodiafiltration over conventional hemodialysis
Suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a growing number of patients at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), have become the beneficiaries of a North American breakthrough: high efficacy hemodiafiltration (HDF).
Nov 29, 2008 - 3:19:20 AM
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Dialysis patients may be overmedicated
Changes in a widely used assay (blood test) for parathyroid hormone (PTH) have made its use with the established guidelines for end stage renal disease clinical management both inappropriate and potentially harmful to patients. This research is published in the journal Seminars in Dialysis.
Nov 30, 2005 - 3:35:00 PM
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Dialysis patients often have close family members also on dialysis - Study
Nearly one-fourth of all dialysis patients have a close relative on dialysis, researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and others, report in the current online edition of the American Journal of Nephrology. The researchers suggest screening other relatives for undetected kidney disease.
Nov 2, 2005 - 12:12:00 PM
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Hemodialysis causes antioxidant loss leading to long-term complications
An article published in Hemodialysis International discusses the role of oxidative stress (OS) in dialysis patients, an imbalance which can result in long-term health problems. Potential therapeutic options to restore balance in patients are also reviewed.
Apr 8, 2005 - 1:34:00 AM
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Oxidative Stress in Dialysis Patients can Lead to Long-Term Health Problems
An article published in Hemodialysis International discusses the role of oxidative stress (OS) in dialysis patients, an imbalance which can result in long-term health problems. Potential therapeutic options to restore balance in patients are also reviewed.
Apr 3, 2005 - 10:04:00 AM
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