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COVID-19 vaccination in peritoneal dialysis patients
ConclusionsThe COVID-19 vaccine was well-tolerated by most PD patients, but few experienced non-severe adverse effects. All PD patients should be vaccinated against SAR-COV-2 infection.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - February 25, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 9541: Association between Financial Hardship and Symptom Burden in Patients Receiving Maintenance Dialysis: A Systematic Review
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that poor financial status may have a negative effect on physical and psychological well-being. However, a clear definition of financial hardship is warranted. Improving this assessment among patients on dialysis may prompt early interventions and minimize the negative impact of financial hardship.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 10, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Marques Shek Nam Ng Dorothy Ngo Sheung Chan Qinqin Cheng Christine Miaskowski Winnie Kwok Wei So Tags: Review Source Type: research

Redefining Values in American Health Care
By RICHARD HOEHN, MD Experts claim we could have been better prepared when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020. With an annual budget of $400-700 million, the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is designed to respond to chemical, biological, and other disasters. Its $8 billion inventory included 13,000 ventilators and a limited supply of personal protective equipment, N95 masks, and medical supplies. This left state and local governments scrambling as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated and the capacity of many hospitals was overwhelmed. Faced with immediate and visible death and suffering, leaders took drastic...
Source: The Health Care Blog - August 6, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Economics Health Policy Healthcare spending Richard Hoen Source Type: blogs

Clinical and safety outcomes of laparoscopic nephrectomy with renal autotransplantation for the loin pain‐hematuria syndrome: A 14‐year longitudinal cohort study
Conclusions: Renal auto‐transplantation is a possible treatment option for LPHS refractory to conservative medical treatment. It can offer pain relief and better quality of life. Despite postoperative risk, it seems to be safe for survival and renal outcomes.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved
Source: Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine - January 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Adeel S. Zubair, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Stephen B Erickson, Mikel Prieto Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research

What Factors Really Matter? Health-related Quality of Life for Patients on Kidney Transplant Waiting List.
Conclusion: Kidney transplant waiting list patients had worse HRQoL compared to the general population. Factors such as ethnicity, marital status, employment status, and type of dialysis treatment significantly influenced patients' perception of their HRQoL. PMID: 24463827 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore - December 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Ong SC, Chow WL, van der Erf S, Joshi VD, Lim JF, Lim C, Tee PS, Lu YM, Kee TY Tags: Ann Acad Med Singapore Source Type: research