Transitional cell cancer (TCC) in the renal pelvis is usually treated by nephro-ureterectomy. In functional or anatomical singular renal units, consecutive chronic hemodialysis will be needed. We present a patient treated by image-guided robotic radiosurgery for definitive tumor control of a T2G3 recurrent transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis in a singular renal unit after nephro-ureter...

We report a case of acquired factor V inhibitors (AFVIs) in a patient with end-stage renal disease receiving warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation. A 72-year-old Japanese man was admitted to our hospital complaining of tarry stools and abdominal pain. The laboratory findings revealed eosinophilia (52.1%), prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) (98 s), PT (84 s), a factor V (F...

A 2006 change in Medicare policy allowed reimbursement for erythropoietin (EPO) in dialysis patients whose most recent hemoglobin exceeded 13 g/dl. We investigated the effects of a change in dosing algorithm implemented in response to this policy, in which EPO dosages were reduced instead of temporarily discontinued for hemoglobin levels > or =13 g/dl. Among 1688 individuals in 18 hemodialysis ...

Objectives: to assess the nurses’ knowledge and practices about personal protective equipment (PPE).Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design study has been carried out in Basrah teaching hospital,A purposive (non-probability) sample consist of (34) nurses who worked units hemodialysis, thestudy started from 18th October, 2019 12th July, 2020. The instrument present containsthree parts,...

The multiple indications for central venous catheters (CVCs) include parenteral nutrition, intravascular depletion, access for vasoactive medications, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiopulmonary arrest, difficult peripheral intravenous (IV) access and long-term IV access for medications, such as antibiotics. While these catheters can be life saving, they are also associated with significant risks. ...