Bacteremia and Mortality among Patients with Nontunneled and Tunneled Catheters for Hemodialysis
CONCLUSION: We found lower rates of bacteremia and dysfunction for TC and demonstrated that using NTC affects patient mortality.PMID:38352140 | PMC:PMC10864053 | DOI:10.1155/2024/3292667 (Source: International Journal of Nephrology)
Source: International Journal of Nephrology - February 14, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Carla Santos De Lima Flora Braga Vaz Rodrigo Peixoto Campos Source Type: research

The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hyperkalemia in the Outpatient Setting
CONCLUSION: The risk factors contributing to hyperkalemia were patients with older age, DM, CKD, hemodialysis treatment, and usage of RAASi. Although the usage of RAASi is proven to be a cardiovascular advantage in the elderly, DM, and CKD patients, careful monitoring of SK is strongly advised to optimize patient care.PMID:38292832 | PMC:PMC10824579 | DOI:10.1155/2024/5694131 (Source: International Journal of Nephrology)
Source: International Journal of Nephrology - January 31, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chadapa Sevamontree Supreeya Jintajirapan Pran Phakdeekitcharoen Bunyong Phakdeekitcharoen Source Type: research