Tunneled dialysis line-associated hemorrhagic shock following self-inflicted trauma in a hemodialysis patient: a case report - Bogdan L, Malavade T.
Complications of tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) for hemodialysis are frequent, and most commonly include bacteremia, thrombosis, and stenosis. While bleeding is a relatively rare complication of dialysis lines overall, tunneled CVCs may present a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 27, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Home and Consumer Product Safety Source Type: news
Vaccination Cuts Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Patients on Dialysis
WEDNESDAY, June 1, 2022 -- For patients receiving hemodialysis who become infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), prior SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is associated with reduced risk of severe COVID-19, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 1, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Clinical characteristics and mathematical analysis of curative effect of hemodialysis in curing poisoning caused by snakebite - Huang G, Chen B, Luo Y, Chen L, Wu S, Wang S.
In order to explore the clinical characteristics of hemodialysis in curing poisoning from snakebites, a two-classification model of nuclear logistic neural network based on restricted Boltzmann machine is proposed. The model combines kernel logistic regres... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 28, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Impact of Policy Changes for Anemia Care in Hemodialysis Examined
WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022 -- Recommended erythropoietin-stimulating agent dosing changes for anemia care in adults undergoing hemodialysis led to lower erythropoietin-stimulating agent use and lower hemoglobin levels, according to a study published... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 25, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Potential Risk From Fresenius Dialysis Units, FDA Warns Potential Risk From Fresenius Dialysis Units, FDA Warns
The US Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to clinicians on May 6 warning of potentially toxic PCB exposure from certain hemodialysis machines sold by Fresenius Medical Care.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nephrology News Alert Source Type: news
Diminishing mRNA Vaccine Responses in Dialysis Patients Diminishing mRNA Vaccine Responses in Dialysis Patients
Immune responses towards SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among patients undergoing hemodialysis may decrease over time, highlighting the potential need for additional doses in this group.Emerging Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Journal Article Source Type: news
The impact of falls: a qualitative study of the experiences of people receiving haemodialysis - Young HML, Ruddock N, Harrison M, Goodliffe S, Lightfoot CJ, Mayes J, Nixon AC, Greenwood SA, Conroy S, Singh SJ, Burton JO, Smith AC, Eborall H.
This study aimed to explore the experiences of people receiving HD who had fallen in the last six months. A qualitative study, informed by constructivist grounded theory, used semi-str... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 14, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking comment on the following information collections: 1) State-based Exchange Annual Report Tool (SMART) and 2) National Implementation of the In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS Survey. Comments are due by May 24, 2022. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - March 25, 2022 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Artio Medical Welcomes New RandD Leaders and Accelerates Development of Amplifi(TM) Vein Dilation System
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan., Feb. 24, 2022 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Artio Medical, Inc., a medical device company developing innovative products for the peripheral vascular, neurovascular, and cardiology markets, today announced the hiring o... Devices, Personnel Artio Medical, Amplifi Vein Dilation System, hemodialysis, arteriovenous fistula (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - February 24, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Use of High-Dose Iron in Dialysis in US Tracks PIVOTAL Trial Use of High-Dose Iron in Dialysis in US Tracks PIVOTAL Trial
The 2019 landmark PIVOTAL trial that established the safety and efficacy of higher-dose iron in patients on hemodialysis had little discernable impact on US practice, which already used higher doses.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines)
Source: Medscape Transplantation Headlines - February 22, 2022 Category: Transplant Surgery Tags: Nephrology News Source Type: news
Humoral Response in Hemodialysis Patients Stronger With mRNA-1273
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 -- For patients undergoing hemodialysis, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) mRNA-1273 vaccine elicits a stronger humoral response than the BNT162b2 vaccine, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 16, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
High-Dose IV Iron Reduces MI in Patients on Hemodialysis
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22, 2021 -- For patients on maintenance hemodialysis, high-dose versus low-dose intravenous (IV) iron can help reduce the risk for myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study published online Dec. 7 in Cardiovascular... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 22, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
A successful experience using labetalol and hemodialysis to treat near-fatal caffeine poisoning: a case report with toxicodynamics - Ou HC, Deng JF, Yang CC, Lin CS, Mao YC, Tsai SH, Ho CH.
We present an 18-year-old male who attempted suicide with 295 mg/kg pure caffeine powder (lethal oral dose: 150-200 mg/kg) and was successfully rescued. He pres... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
ClearGuard HD antimicrobial barrier caps for preventing haemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infections [MTG62], NICE(published 13th December 2021)
NICE medical technologies guidance addresses specific technologies notified to NICE by companies. The ' case for adoption ' is based on the claimed advantages of introducing the specific technology compared with current management of the condition. This case is reviewed against the evidence submitted and expert advice.
If the case for adopting the technology is supported, the specific recommendations are not intended to limit use of other relevant technologies that may offer similar advantages. If the technology is recommended for use in research, the recommendations are not intended to preclude the use of the technology ...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 20, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ClearGuard HD antimicrobial barrier caps for preventing haemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection - Medical technologies guidance (MTG62)
ClearGuard HD antimicrobial barrier caps are recommended as a cost-saving option for preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections in people with central venous catheters having haemodialysis. Data should be collected on any long-term effect of chlorhexidine exposure. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
