Background & Aims of the Study : D iet observance plays a crucial role in improvement of life quality for hemodialysis patients. The present survey aims at determining the factors relevant to diet observance in hemodialysis patients admitted in hemodialysis centers in Qom in 2014. Materials and Methods: Through this descriptive survey, the sample population, which included 60 qualified hemodial...

BACKGROUND Hepatitis B and C virus infection is a lead cause of morbidity and mortality among hemodialysis patients. Yet, little research has focused on the morbidity measures of these serious disorders in low and middle income countries. The study aims to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B and C among hemodialysis patients in the West Bank hospitals in Palestine. METHODS A retrospective ...

INTRODUCTION Nowadays, the chronic diseases are known to be associated with lifestyle risk factors. Hemodialysis patients encounter considerable amount of physical, mental and social pressure. Lifestyle is important because it affects quality of life and has important role in prevention. This study aimed to compare the lifestyle of hemodialysis patients and outpatients in health clinics of Tabr...

BACKGROUND Health-care-associated infections (HAIs) affect 5% of patients hospitalized in the United States each year. Central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) are important and deadly HAIs, with reported mortality of 12%-25%. This report provides national estimates of the number of CLABSIs among patients in intensive-care units (ICUs), inpatient wards, and outpatient hemodialy...

Background: End-stage renal disease patients require replacement therapy through hemodialysis. Hemodialysis procedure results in a loss of functional level and significantly impacts the quality life over time.Aim: This study aimed to assess on maintenance hemodialysis Sulaimani city.Methodology: A cross-sectional was conducted three governmental centers city. Two hundred twenty-two aged 18 year...

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 ...

598. Hepatitis B Reactivation and Hemodialysis-Related Transmission Sarah Rhea, DVM, MPH, PhD; Robert Pace, RN; Victoria Mobley, MD, MPH; JenniferMacfarquhar, RN, MPH, CIC; Edward RobinsonJr., MD,MPH; Tonya Hayden, PhD; Hong Thai, PhD; John T. Brooks, MD; Anne Moorman, BSN, MPH; Priti Patel, MD, MPH; ZackMoore, MD,MPH; Epidemic Intelligence Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; N...