BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is prevalent in hemodialysis patients and causes excess mortality. Interferon (IFN) treatment of chronic HCV infection in hemodialysis patients results in high sustained virological response (SVR) rates 6 mo after treatment. The authors aimed to identify factors associated with SVR in hemodialysis patients through analysis of individua...

Abstract Background Person-centered care (PCC) is considered an important component of high-quality in hemodialysis units. Hemodialysis patients and nurses may have different perceptions person-centeredness The present study aimed to assess the PCC from perspective working unit. Methods This cross-sectional was performed on 200 71 two Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, perso...

Background: In individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease, one of the leading causes cardiovascular death is calcification (CVC) (ESRD). Serum sclerostin levels were shown to be elevated in CKD. illness patients are a reliable predictor low-turnover bone according new research. Bone metabolism and osseous both regulated by several these characteristics. The purpose...

Objective: Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in patients undergoing hemodialysis. It has a negative effect on quality of life in these patients. As routine treatments are not effective in this regard, complementary therapies may help to overcome this condition. This study aimed to investigate the effect of acupressure on constipation in patients undergoing hemodialysis. ...

Non-adherence to the therapeutic regimen is an increasingly growing problem especially among patients undergoing hemodialysis. The aim of this study was to modify the Greek version of Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire (GR-SMAQ) for patients undergoing hemodialysis (GR-SMAQ-HD) and explore its validity and reliability. Between June 2016 and November 2016 a group of patients undergoin...

3.1 Hemodialysis units should ensure implementation of, and adherence to, strict infection-control procedures designed to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens, including HCV. (Strong) K Isolation of HCV-infected patients is not recommended as an alternative to strict infection-control procedures for preventing transmission of blood-borne pathogens. (Weak) K The use of dedicated dialysi...

A survey was conducted among the hemodialysis units of the city of Campo Grande, located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in the Mid-west region of Brazil, with the aim of investigating the prevalence, risk factors, and genotypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. A total of 163 patients were interviewed in five dialysis units. Serum samples were screened for anti-HCV. Positive samples wer...

Objectives: Inflammation is a common complication in patients treated with hemodialysis and increasing in inflammatory factors such as C-reactive Protein (CRP) is associated with increased cardiovascular disease and mortality in these patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of oral L- carnitine supplementation on serum CRP concentration and fasting blood sugar (FBS) in...

Background: COVID-19 is an acute pulmonary infection caused by a coronavirus and characterized several clinical characteristics ranging from asymptomatic to respiratory failure that required special care. Aim: Evaluate the impact management approach for caregivers regarding prevention control strategies of COVID19 their children undergoing hemodialysis. Study Design: Quasi-experimental ...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Catheter-related bloodstream infection is the greatest threat to the safety of patients on hemodialysis. Catheter lock solutions containing heparin have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhage and thrombocytopenia. OBJECTIVES To ascertain the safety and efficacy for prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection and catheter loss from patency failure of a n...