The association of hemodialysis dosage with patient survival is controversial. Here, we tested the hypothesis that methods for survival analysis may influence conclusions regarding dialysis dosage and mortality. We analyzed all-cause mortality by proportional hazards and accelerated failure time regression models in a cohort of incident hemodialysis patients who were followed for 9 yr. Both mod...

serum erythropoietin (epo) concentration was measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (elisa) in 31 cases of chronic renal failure (crf), including 20 hemodialysis (hd) patients, and compared with that of 31 healthy normal controls. each patient served as a self-control comparing his or her pretreatment level with post-treatment values. there was a significant negative correlation betwe...

Background: The role of high levels of parathyroid hormone in the development of anemia either directly or by mediating mechanisms is unclear, and there is a controversy about the pathophysiological role of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the development and intensification of anemia associated with renal disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between anemia and parathy...

Incremental dialysis is increasingly recognized as a safe and beneficial method of initiating dialysis. Different centers use distinct prescription methods. We discuss the advantages incremental hemodialysis potential benefit preserving residual renal function we present our experience. reviewed data from 20 incident patients, with mean follow‑up 9.5 months, who started method, using hemofiltra...

Introduction: Food intake during hemodialysis (HD) is a controversial issue. The potential benefits include improvement of nutritional status and patient satisfaction. However, the risks possibility intradialytic hypotension (IDH) dialysis inadequacy. There are no guidelines regarding food HD. Objectives: To assess impact HD on IDH adequacy. Patients Methods: This was single-center quasi-experi...