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Medicine, General & Internal
Larissa Lahme, Jens Julian Storp, Elena Marchiori, Eliane Esser, Nicole Eter, Natasa Mihailovic, Maged Alnawaiseh
Summary: This study aimed to compare macular and peripapillary vasculature in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving hemodialysis (HD) to matched controls. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) was used to image retinal microcirculation. The results showed reduced blood flow density in the macular and peripapillary areas of ESRD patients receiving HD, indicating altered retinal microcirculation in these patients. OCTA is a useful non-invasive tool for investigating retinal microcirculation in ESRD patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jen-Shih Lee, Lian-Pin Lee
Summary: The study found that factors such as plasma protein concentration, restitution volume, and plasma volume change during hemodialysis. The filtration coefficient KSo plays a key role in facilitating the restitution of fluid to compensate for the loss of plasma volume due to extraction.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yinghui Wang, Lu Gao
Summary: Chronic kidney disease and cardiac insufficiency often co-exist, especially in uremic patients on hemodialysis. Impaired renal function is often indicative of poor prognosis in patients with cardiac insufficiency. Inflammation plays a significant role in the development of cardiovascular complications in patients with chronic kidney disease and is indicative of prognosis.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Elzbieta Dembowska, Aleksandra Jaron, Ewa Gabrysz-Trybek, Joanna Bladowska, Szymon Gacek, Grzegorz Trybek
Summary: Patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis experience lower quality of life, especially in the physical sphere, compared to healthy subjects. Comprehensive psychological care is indicated for hemodialysis patients due to their poor psychosocial status.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Malgorzata Maraj, Paulina Hetwer, Beata Kusnierz-Cabala, Barbara Maziarz, Paulina Dumnicka, Marek Kuzniewski, Piotr Ceranowicz
Summary: In hemodialyzed patients, serum AGP is weakly associated with the dietary intake of several nutrients, emphasizing the importance of patients consuming adequate nutrients for their overall health.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cecilia Gonzalez-Cuadrado, Paula Jara Caro-Espada, Marta Chivite-Lacaba, Alberto Utrero-Rico, Claudia Lozano-Yuste, Elena Gutierrez-Solis, Enrique Morales, Justo Sandino-Perez, Francisco Javier Gil-Etayo, Luis Allende-Martinez, Rocio Laguna-Goya, Estela Paz-Artal
Summary: Patients on hemodialysis with COVID-19 exhibit dysregulated immunity, increased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and altered subsets of lymphocytes. The hemodialysis session in COVID-19 patients is associated with a further increase in inflammatory cytokines and monocyte activation. These findings suggest potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets to prevent or mitigate the deterioration during hemodialysis in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Elzbieta Dembowska, Aleksandra Jaron, Joanna Raslawska-Socha, Ewa Gabrysz-Trybek, Joanna Bladowska, Szymon Gacek, Grzegorz Trybek
Summary: This study assessed the extent of gingivitis and periodontitis in hemodialysis patients compared to healthy subjects. The study found that hemodialysis patients had a higher incidence and severity of gingivitis and periodontitis than the control group.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Walter Currenti, Justyna Godos, Amer M. Alanazi, Giuseppe Lanza, Raffaele Ferri, Filippo Caraci, Fabio Galvano, Sabrina Castellano, Giuseppe Grosso
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between the intake of different types of dietary fats and depressive symptoms in Italian individuals living in the Mediterranean area. The results showed a negative association between moderate intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and depressive symptoms, while moderate intake of saturated fatty acids (SFA) was positively associated with depressive symptoms. Moreover, individuals with lower to moderate intake of short-chain and medium-chain saturated fatty acids had a lower risk of depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing between different fat types.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Yang Li, Min Han, Jia Song, Shijin Liu, Yongjun Wang, Xinhuan Su, Kai Wei, Zhen Xu, Hui Li, Zunsong Wang
Summary: This study showed that dietary fiber may improve renal anemia in ESRD patients by regulating the gut microbiota and SCFAs, leading to increases in Hb, Fe2+, and SF levels.
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
I-Ning Yang, Chin-Li Lu, Hung-Jen Tang, Yu-Chi Kuo, Li-Hwa Tsai, Kuan Chieh Tu, Jhi-Joung Wang, Chih-Chiang Chien
Summary: This study investigated adverse events (AEs) after ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccination in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis. The results showed that some patients experienced local and systemic AEs, but the clinical significance of these symptoms was minor. The SCCS analysis did not find an elevated risk of vascular access thrombosis.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Rahaf AlSadi, Landon C. Aziz, Michael Bohan, Shaheen Dewji, Othmane Bouhali, Mehdi Djekidel
Summary: The study retrospectively reports on RAI treatment in thyroid cancer patients with ESRD undergoing dialysis, highlighting the challenges posed by delayed biological clearance of RAI. Adjusted dose activity and balancing scheduling between RAI therapy and dialysis are recommended to ensure closer radiation exposure in ESRD patients. Pooling data from multiple centers is suggested to establish consensus and substantiated recommendations for RAI treatment in ESRD patients.
CLINICAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE
(2021)
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Neuroimaging
Junya Mu, Liang Ma, Shaohui Ma, Dun Ding, Peng Li, Xueying Ma, Ming Zhang, Jixin Liu
Summary: This study compared the differences in white matter microstructure in working memory network among end-stage renal disease participants before and after hemodialysis initiation, showing that hemodialysis has a neuroprotective effect on ESRD patients despite the persisting abnormal brain structure.
NEUROIMAGE-CLINICAL
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Xin Tang, Li Wang, Siyao Ni, Mengyu Wu, Shengnan Hu, Liuyi Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of emotional freedom therapy (EFT) in improving sleep quality and managing negative emotions in end-stage renal disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis. A 12-week intervention of EFT was performed on the intervention group, while the control group received no intervention. The results showed that EFT can relieve anxiety and depression, enhance sleep quality, and improve the physical condition of patients. Most participants found EFT easy to schedule and did not experience difficulties during the learning process. They were also willing to continue practicing EFT. Qualitative analysis identified five categories related to feasibility and acceptability: affirmation, benefits, communication, support, and trust.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chalani Lasanthika, Kamani Wanigasuriya, Usha Hettiaratchi, Thamara Dilhani Amarasekara, Christine Sampatha Evangeline Goonewardena, Surangi Jayakody
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Sinhalese version of the End Stage Renal Disease-Adherence Questionnaire (SINESRD-AQ) and assess treatment adherence behavior among hemodialysis patients in a Sri Lankan hospital. The study found that the SINESRD-AQ had excellent face and content validity, and demonstrated construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis. Test-retest reliability was also confirmed. The study concluded that the SINESRD-AQ is a valid and reliable measure for evaluating treatment adherence behavior among hemodialysis patients in Sri Lanka.
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Clinical Neurology
Huanhuan Su, Shishun Fu, Mengchen Liu, Yi Yin, Kelei Hua, Shandong Meng, Guihua Jiang, Xianyue Quan
Summary: This study used ALFF and FC algorithms to investigate the alteration of brain function in hemodialysis patients with ESRD. The results showed that there were abnormalities in brain activity and connectivity in ESRD patients, mainly in the default mode network regions. The findings provide new evidence for understanding the possible underlying neuropathological mechanisms in patients with ESRD.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2022)
