Does the hemodialysis program affect the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) serum levels in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)? A cross-sectional descriptive study.

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of high-flux membrane hemodialysis on total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) serum levels in hemodialysis patients and to evaluate the clinical significance of any observed changes.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 75 hemodialysis patients at An-Najah National University Hospital. tPSA and hematocrit (Hct) serum levels were measured before and after one hemodialysis session.

Increasing Overnight Fluid Intake and Kidney Function During Ramadan Fasting: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: All healthy Arab individuals are obligated to abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from dawn to sunset during Ramadan, which is one of the 5 pillars of Islam. Fasting effects various body systems, apart from the renal system. Fasting can also increase serum creatinine levels because of dehydration.

Peritoneal Dialysis in Extremely Obese Patient From Palestine, A Case Report.

Introduction: The incidence of ESRD is increasing dramatically and the majority of patients are commenced to hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) due to the long waiting time for renal transplantation. PD has comparable outcomes with HD but many barriers limit its utilization. Obesity is considered among the barriers and this was attributed to its related complications.

The effects of Ramadan fasting on clinical and biochemical markers among hemodialysis patients: A prospective cohort study.

Background: Ramadan fasting is compulsory for all healthy adult Muslims. Although sick people are exempted from Ramadan fasting, some patients such as hemodialysis patients prefer to fast during Ramadan. The effect of Ramadan fasting on clinical outcomes and biochemical markers among hemodialysis patients is not clear.

Single-dose baclofen-induced neurotoxicity in a patient with end stage renal disease: case report.

Background: Baclofen is a centrally acting GABA receptor agonist and it is used widely for the treatment of spasticity, persistent hiccups and multiple sclerosis. The renal system is the main route of excretion, thus people with suboptimal renal function are prone to baclofen intoxication. Multiple doses of baclofen have been associated with toxicity, but it is very unusual that single dose can do so.