Quality of Life among Hemodialysis Patients: Role of the Dialysis Shift.

This study examined the effects of the time of hemodialysis (HD) on patients' quality of life (QOL). This study included 175 HD patients (116 males, 59 females), aged 18-80 years (mean = 58.1 ± 11.

Pre-hypertension and Hypertension Among University Students in Bahrain: A Study of Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors.

Background/objectives: In the last 20 years, hypertension has become more common among younger age groups. Based on a global meta-analysis, the combined prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension were 4.0% and 9.

Quality of Life in Kidney Donors: A Single-Center Experience.

Background: Live kidney donation is used to treat end-stage renal disease, but it poses risks and decision-making challenges for donors. This study examines kidney donors' long-term quality of life (QOL).

Methods:  We conducted a cross-sectional survey on kidney donors between 1982 and 2018.

Impact of peripheral blood mononuclear cells preconditioned by activated platelet supernatant in managing gastric mucosal damage induced by zinc oxide nanoparticles in rats.

The world has witnessed tremendous advancements in nano-base applications. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZON) are widely used in food industry and medicine. Although their application is of important value, they may cause toxicity to body tissues.

Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Versus Peritoneal Dialysis Patients in Bahrain.

Introduction: Chronic diseases, including chronic kidney disease, affect patients' quality of life (QOL). Hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) are renal replacement methods in these patients. This work aimed to study the relationship between QOL scores in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on HD and PD.