Cutaneous allergic reaction correlates with anti-erythropoietin antibodies in dialysis patient developing pure red cell aplasia.

We describe a case of concomitant erythropoietin allergy and resistance with a possible IgE and IgG-mediated immune response, in which the local allergic cutaneous symptoms preceded the antibody-mediated anemia.

[Quality of life assessment in dialyzed patients in the Cuneo area].

The concept of quality of life includes several aspects of physical and psychological status. In a medical setting the evaluation of quality of life comprises physiopathological and clinical aspects as well as patient well-being and functioning. The aims of this study were to carry out an updated evaluation of the health status and quality of life of chronic dialysis patients in a defined geographic area; to obtain data comparable with other studies or other populations; and to identify possible action or interventions.