Introduction: One of the main complications of hemodialysis in patients with chronic renal failure is hypoxemia which is related to several factors including the type of filter. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hypoxemia levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis with focus on the type of filter. Methods: In a crossover clinical trial, 29 patients from emodialysis ward of Fatemieh hos...

Introduction and purpose:: Number of patients with chronic renal failure is increasing during the last two centuries and 40% of these patients are elderly. This study aimed to evaluate and compare quality of life between elderly undergone hemodialysis and healthy elders in the city of Ilam. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 40 old patients under hemodial...

Background : Paraoxonase (PON) is an esterase with antioxidant effects, which is in close association with High Density Lipid-C, (HDL-C). Investigators have shown that the reduction of PON in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) predisposes them to premature atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. The present study was conducted to determine the impact of hemodialysis on the activi...

Alternative kidney treatments, including renal transplantation, hemodialysis (HD), and peritoneal dialysis (PD), are administered when severe kidney failure occurs and the kidney can no longer function. The present study compares different dimensions of marital satisfaction in HD and PD patients so as to assist physicians and patients in choosing their appropriate treatment. This cross-se...

Background & Objective: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, quality of life is a state of complete physical, mental, and social health not merely the absence of the disease. End stage renal disease and its treatment affect patients' quality of life. Therefore, the present study surveyed the quality of life in renal transplant recipients, hemodialysis, and peritoneal di...

Introduction: Hemodialysis patients are often concerned about the unpredictable future of their illness and often develop emotional problems such as depression. New researches suggest that strong religious beliefs can bring positive psychological effects. This study is conducted to determine the relationship between resorting to pray and depression in hemodialysis patients admitted to Kamk...

Background and purpose: Hypoxemia and hypotension are important complications of hemodialysis in patients with chronic renal failure that are linked to several factors, including the type of filters used. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of simple filtration hemodialysis and ultrafiltration hemodialysis on blood pressure and blood arterial oxygen level. Materials and methods: In...

  Abstract   Background & Aim: Restless leg syndrome is a common disorder among hemodialysis patients which decreases the quality of life of these patients. This study aims to determine the effect of stretching exercises on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients with restless leg syndrome.   Material & Methods: It was a randomized clinical trial. The sample consisted...