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The effect of acupressure on upper extremity pain and quality of life in patients hemodialysis treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(2020)
Background and aims: Acupressure is a commonly used method to reduce the severity of pain. This study was conducted to determine the effect of acupressure on pain severity and quality of life in patients with upper extremity ...
The Effect of Hemodialysis on Balance Measurements and Risk of Fall
(2016)
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have increased risk of falls and fall-related complications. Other than aging and factors related to chronic kidney disease, treatment of hemodialysis may also contribute to ...
Restless Legs Syndrome, Sleep Quality and Fatigue in Hemodialysis Patients
(2018)
OBJECTIVE: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common condition in hemodialysis patients and can lead to both insomnia and fatigue. This study examines the relationship between RLS, sleep quality and fatigue in hemodialysis ...
Management of Symptomatic Arterial and Venous Aneurysms in Hemodialysis Patients Related To Arteriovenous Fistulas
(2018)
AIM: Our aim in this study is to present the management of the symptomatic aneurysms that are related to AVF.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 2011 and January 2017, 50 patients who were operated due to symptomatic ...
The Effect of Serum Mannose-Binding Lectin Levels on Dialysis-Related Peritonitis and Catheter-Related Bacteremia
(2015)
OBJECTIVE: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) takes part in innate immunity through opsonisation and complement activation. Deficiency of MBL is associated with some infections and autoimmune disorders. This study focused on ...
Factors Predisposing to the Use of Complementary Therapies in Patients With Chronic Renal Failulre
(2018)
Objectives: Our aim was to gather information about complementary medicine applications used by chronic renal failure patients and their relation to demographic factors.
Materials and Methods: Of 1750 chronic renal ...
Influence of Social, Economic, Familial, Marital Status, and Disease Adaptation on the Physical and Mental Health Dimensions of Patients Who Are Candidates for Renal Transplant
(2018)
Objectives: End-stage renal disease is a disease with a long duration, requiring patients to live with the limitations imposed by their condition. Stressors associated with this disease are demanding, with patients dependent ...
The Economics of Organ Transplantation
(2018)
To determine the cost effectiveness of transplantation, we analyzed the financial economics of the organ and tissue transplant process. We compared the cost of this process with traditional modalities for treating end-stage ...
Association Between Vascular Access Type and Visceral and Peripheral Body Fat, Nutritional and Inflammatory Parameters in Incident Hemodialysis Patients
(2017)
OBJECTIVE: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are preferred when a patent arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannot be created. CVCs have been shown to be associated with increased inflammation and mortality. In the present study, ...
Evaluation of Hemodialysis Patients in Terms of Activities of Daily Living, Disability, Depression and Comorbidity
(2017)
OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to evaluate the hemodialysis patients in terms of activities of daily living (ADLs), disability, depression and comorbidity.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The population of this cross-sectional ...
Evaluation of Dry Eye Using Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis
(2018)
The aim of the present study was to evaluate dry eye parameters with conventional tests and tear meniscus with Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (AS-OCT) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ...
Home Application by Hemodialysis Patients for Hypertension Management
(2017)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine home application by hemodialysis patients for hypertension management.
MATERIAL and METHODS: The population of the descriptive study included a total of 279 patients who were ...
Factors Affecting Responsiveness to Hepatitis B Immunization in Dialysis Patients
(2017)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are widespread health problems all over the world and have high morbidity and mortality. Hemodialysis patients are more frequently exposed to these viruses as ...
Restless Legs Syndrome and Quality of Life in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
(2018)
Context: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder that often has a profound impact on sleep and one of the most troublesome conditions experienced in hemodialysis patients. Aims: The aim of study was to ...
The relationship between malnutrition, inflammation and cannulation pain in hemodialysis patients
(2018)
Malnutrition-inflammation and pain are the most important factors affecting quality of life of end-stage renal failure patients. In this study we looked at the relationship between malnutrition-inflammation and pain ...
Assessment of Hemoglobin Stability in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients Receiving Erythropoietin Therapy and the Effect of Hemoglobin Stability on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(2019)
Objective: Anemia is one of the most important factors that decrease the quality of life in patients with end-stage renal desease receiving hemodialysis treatment. In these patients, Erythropoietin stimulating agents (ESAs) ...
Periaortic Fat Tissue: A Predictor of Cardiac Valvular Calcification, Malnutrition, Inflammation, and Atherosclerosis Components in Hemodialysis Patients
(2015)
Cardiac valvular calcification (CVC) in end-stage renal disease is shown to be a component of malnutrition, inflammation, atherosclerosis, calcification (MIAC) syndrome. Thoracic periaortic fat tissue (T-PAFT) is shown to ...
Differential Influence of Vitamin D Analogs on Left Ventricular Mass Index in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
(2014)
Purpose: Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common feature in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Inadequate treatment of SHPT has been associated with cardiovascular complications, and vitamin D therapy might ...
Increased Frequency of Gallbladder Stone and Related Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients
(2014)
Background/Aims: The prevalence of gallbladder stone (GBS) is shown to be increased in some studies in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Nevertheless, some other studies did not confirm these findings. The ...
Surgical Interventions for Late Complications of Arteriovenous Fistulas
(2014)
Our aim was to determine the most effective surgical treatment for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) complications after all other methods of salvage have failed. We evaluated 110 patients for 139 complications that occurred ...