Survival Rates in Elderly Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
CONCLUSION: It is necessary to improve the survival time beyond 5 years for elderly patients undergoing CAPD, especially for those with concomitant cardiovascular diseases. Besides the prevention of peritonitis, adequate measures to protect from cardiovascular diseases and malnutrition will reduce the mortality rate in patients on CAPD.PMID:37155487 | PMC:PMC10122850 | DOI:10.2147/IJNRD.S397555 (Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease)
Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - May 8, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Bach Nguyen Quynh Thi Huong Bui Phuong Que Tran Source Type: research

Can Oral Zinc Supplementation Reduce Relapses in Childhood Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome? A Systematic Review
CONCLUSION: Despite the association of zinc deficiency with increased morbidity in SSNS and the reduction of relapse rates with zinc supplementation, there is no robust evidence to recommend its use as a therapeutic adjunct. We recommend more adequately-powered RCTs to strengthen the current evidence.PMID:37101939 | PMC:PMC10124555 | DOI:10.2147/IJNRD.S403699 (Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease)
Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - April 27, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ngozi R Mbanefo Samuel N Uwaezuoke Chizoma I Eneh Chioma L Odimegwu Ugo N Chikani Uzoamaka V Muoneke Charles E Nwolisa Kenneth E Odo Francis N Ogbuka Anthony T Akwue Source Type: research