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Loneliness in Older Adults Receiving Hemodialysis and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Dialysis 1 min.
The number of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in Taiwan continues to rise steadily, and hemodialysis is the primary treatment for these patients. More than 50% of patients on hemodialysis are over 65 years of age, indicative of an aging patient population. Changes in lifestyle, dietary habits,...
Physical activity levels and mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients
Dialysis 4 min.
The global incidence of kidney failure has shown a steady increase over the past decade [1, 2]. Epidemiological data demonstrated that approximately 11% of people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) worldwide are treated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) [3, 4]. Studies have identified physical inactivity...
Internet-based remote exercise interventions for maintenance hemodialysis patients: a systematic review of the evidence
Dialysis 6 min.
Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) stands as the most prevalent life-prolonging treatment for patients with End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) [1]. As of 2023, the global number of patients with Kidney Failure with Replacement Therapy (KFRT) has reached approximately 4.59 million, and this figure is projected...
Associations of skeletal muscle volume and density with cardiovascular events in maintenance hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study
Dialysis 5 min.
Cardiovascular events (CVEs) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly among older individuals with hypertension, where the risk of adverse outcomes is significantly elevated [1]. Patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) face an even greater cardiovascular burden...
