
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major and increasingly serious global public health challenge. As CKD advances to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), patients require renal replacement therapy, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation [1]. According to estimates from the...

The median global prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is 10%, with prevalence rates varying across regions owing to economic disparities and differences in screening methodologies [1]. Without effective control, CKD may progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), ultimately necessitating dialysis....

To evaluate the predictive value of the C-reactive protein to albumin ratio (CAR) for 6-month volume overload in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Retrospective cohort study of 167 stable PD patients without baseline volume overload. CAR was measured at enrollment; volume status was reassessed via bioelectrical...

This single-blind, randomized controlled experimental study evaluated the effects of Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living (MBCL) practice on stress, self-efficacy, and quality of life of patients receiving haemodialysis (HD) in an outpatient clinic in Türkiye. A total of 67 HD patients were allocated...