Peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis are two treatment options usually available to patients. Shared decision-making between the patient, their caregivers, and the healthcare team is necessary to ...

The microvascular wall of peritoneal tissues is the main barrier in solute and water transport in the initial phase of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Small solute transport is mainly by diffusion through ...

Heat sterilization of peritoneal dialysis (PD) fluids leads to partial degradation of the osmotic agent to form reactive carbonyl structures, which significantly reduce the biocompatibility of PD ...

Objectives The present study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) maintenance among nurses in China and to analyse the related factors influencing ...

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing global public health concern, with diabetes, systemic arterial hypertension, and aging as key risk factors. A significant portion of the elderly ...

KEYWORDS: Hemodiafiltration, Peritoneal Dialysis, Elderly JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Nephrology, Vol.15 No.2, June 13, 2025 ABSTRACT: Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing global ...

Objectives To quantify the change in risk of central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) following the introduction of a closed infusion container in intensive care units (ICUs) in two ...

On June 9, 2025, a photograph of U.S. President Donald Trump spread online, claiming he was wearing a catheter under his suit while at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event.

Background The Q Aspiration Catheter (MIVI Neuro) has demonstrated greater aspiration flow rates and ingestion forces compared with conventional catheters in vitro. The safety and performance of the Q ...

During the 9-year study period from November 1992 to October 2001, 1,601 initial hemodialysis accesses were placed, consisting of 741 prosthetic grafts (46.3%), 690 simple AVF (43.1%), and 170 ...