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Traditional Brazilian dietary pattern as a factor associated with lower prevalence of dynapenic abdominal obesity in hemodialysis patients
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Abdominal dynapenic obesity, defined by the combination of excessive abdominal fat accumulation and reduced muscle strength, is an important marker for assessing nutritional status in hemodialysis patients. However, evidence on how dietary patterns influence this condition is limited. Therefore, this...
The construction and implementation of a clinical nursing experts-oriented retraining program for peritoneal dialysis specialist nurses
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This study aimed to develop a structured retraining program for peritoneal dialysis nurses using the ADDIE model, emphasizing clinical nursing expert orientation and job competency to facilitate their transition toward expert-level practice. Methods: From May 1, 2023, to September 30, 2025, the research...
Anticipated stigma and perceived social support among maintenance hemodialysis patients in Syria: a multicentre cross-sectional study in a conflict-affected setting
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Stigma is a significant psychosocial challenge among patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis (HD). Evidence from conflict-affected, resource-limited settings is scarce, particularly regarding anticipated stigma, perceived social support, and site-level differences in dialysis care. Objective: To...
Impact of vitamin D3 intake on hemoglobin levels and erythropoietin response in patients on hemodialysis: a randomized single blinded trial
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Patients on regular hemodialysis (HD) are at the highest risk of developing anemia. Vitamin D deficiency is more prevalent in HD patients. Recent studies have suggested that improving vitamin D status can reduce both anemia and the need for higher recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) dosing. This study...
