The association between changes in muscle mass and function and mortality in individuals receiving peritoneal dialysis.

Background/objective: Data in terms of how dynamic changes of muscle mass and function affect mortality in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients undergoing dialysis have led to inconclusive results. The main goal of this research was to determine the association between dynamic deterioration of muscle mass and function and all-cause mortality in ESKD patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).

Methods: Eligible ESKD patients on CAPD were prospectively included, and followed up at 3-month intervals in the tertiary care center for 2 years.

A Prospective Cohort Study Evaluating Impact of Sarcopenia on Hospitalization in Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis.

Data regarding the association of sarcopenia with hospitalization has led to inconclusive results in patients undergoing dialysis. The main goal of this research was to investigate the association between sarcopenia and hospitalization in Chinese individuals on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Eligible patients on CAPD were prospectively included, and followed up for 48 weeks in our PD center.

The Correlation between Serum Lipoprotein(a) and Risk of Mortality in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis.

Background: Patients with peritoneal dialysis commonly have severe disorders of lipid metabolism, with particularly severe changes in serum lipoprotein(α) [Lp(α)]. Serum Lp(α) may play a role in the risk of mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients. The aim was to investigate the correlation between high serum Lp(α) levels and all-cause mortality and death from cardiovascular events and infection in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Predictive Value of Peripheral Blood Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-To-Lymphocyte Ratio on Patient Survival with Peritoneal Dialysis.

Background: This study is to explore the predictive value of peripheral blood neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) on the prognosis of patients with peritoneal dialysis (PD).

Methods: A total of 378 patients who underwent PD from July 2004 to November 2019 were selected as the research subjects. According to whether death occurred during the follow-up period, they were divided into death group (86 cases) and survival group (292 cases).

The Correlation Between Low Serum T3 Levels and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Objective: This study is to investigate the correlation between serum triiodothyronine (T3) levels and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in PD patients.

Methods: A total of 376 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who started maintenance PD treatment in the Department of Nephrology in our hospital and stable treatment for ≥3 months were selected, and the total T3 (TT3) and free T3 (FT3) levels were determined. Among them, 168 cases with FT3 <3.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status was associated with brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and mortality among peritoneal dialysis patients.

Background/objectives: To investigate the correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and mortality among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.

Subjects/methods: We retrospectively reviewed the data of 269 PD patients in our center from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2018. Subjects were divided into groups according to serum 25(OH)D level based on a cut-off of 20 ng/ml.

Relation of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status with Skeletal Muscle Mass and Grip Strength in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis.

The aim of this study was to investigate the association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) with skeletal muscle mass (SMM) and grip strength in patients on peritoneal dialysis. In this single center retrospective study, a total of 113 incident peritoneal dialysis patients (65 men, 48 women) were included. Serum concentrations of 25(OH)D were measured through radioimmunoassay.

Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Could Be a Predictor of Mortality in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis.

Background And Objective: Elevated pulse wave velocity (PWV) has been associated with higher mortality in the general population, chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, and hemodialysis patients. However, in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, this association has received little attention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between baseline brachial-ankle PWV (baPWV) levels and total mortality in PD patients.

Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio is associated with arterial stiffness in patients with peritoneal dialysis.

Background: Patients with peritoneal dialysis are in the persistent inflammation state and have elevated arterial stiffness. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio(NLR) is a new inflammatory marker in renal and cardiac disorders. Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) is a non-invasive measurement, which is widely used as a surrogate marker of arterial stiffness.

Hypomagnesemia Is Associated with Increased Mortality among Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Objective: Hypomagnesemia has been associated with an increase in mortality among the general population as well as patients with chronic kidney disease or those on hemodialysis. However, this association has not been thoroughly studied in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between serum magnesium concentrations and all-cause and cardiovascular mortalities in peritoneal dialysis patients.