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Association between serum potassium levels and peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients: a longitudinal study
Dialysis 5 min.
Recent studies show that the prevalence of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) among adults in China is 8.2% (95% CI, 7.8%-8.6%), which is higher than the global average [1]. As a replacement therapy, PD is a vital for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), but long-term PD can lead to complications...
Prevalence and clinical correlates of peripheral artery disease in patients undergoing hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study from Palestine
Dialysis 6 min.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is characterized by atherosclerotic narrowing of the peripheral arteries and is recognized as a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality [1]. The ankle–brachial index (ABI) is widely applied in clinical settings as a non-invasive method for detecting...
Clinical characteristics and survival among HIV-infected people undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: a comparative study from Shanghai, China
Dialysis 4 min.
Since the first case of AIDS was reported in 1981, approximately 88.4 million people have become infected with HIV, resulting in an estimated 42.3 million deaths by 2023 [1]. The widespread adoption of highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved overall survival and life expectancy...
Knowledge, perceptions, and willingness to undergo kidney transplantation among patients with kidney failure receiving hemodialysis in Southern Morocco
Dialysis 6 min.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health burden, with approximately 674 million people living with the disease, representing 9% of the global population. It is among the fastest-growing non communicable illnesses with increasing trends of morbidity and mortality. By 2050, it will be the...
