Publications by authors named "M Vasilevsky"
Rationale: Infection-related glomerulonephritis (IRGN) is an immune-mediated glomerulonephritis caused by extra-renal infectious diseases. There has been an important shift in epidemiology in recent years, with a significant proportion of adults affected. The incidence of IRGN is higher amongst Indigenous populations and especially in those with multiple comorbidities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The complexity of managing patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis underscores the importance of implementing quality improvement (QI) initiatives to enhance patient safety and prioritize patient-centered care. To address this, we established a QI committee at our tertiary academic center focusing on evidence-based practices, patient-centered approaches, and cost efficiency. To facilitate the seamless implementation of QI initiatives, we leveraged the capabilities of our electronic medical record (EMR) system.
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- The study investigates how previous abdominal surgeries impact the outcomes of patients getting peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheters.
- It included 855 adult patients in North America, with about 31% having had prior abdominal surgeries, but these surgeries did not significantly increase the risk of complications related to PD catheter use.
- While upper-abdominal surgeries showed a slightly higher risk for complications, there wasn't a clear correlation between the number of surgeries and the likelihood of complications.
Background: This study investigated the association of intra-abdominal adhesions with the risk of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter complications.
Methods: Individuals undergoing laparoscopic PD catheter insertion were prospectively enrolled from eight centers in Canada and the United States. Patients were grouped based on the presence of adhesions observed during catheter insertion.
Key Points: Hemodialysis workers' well-being and work were affected by the COVID-19 pandemics. Effective communication strategies and taking into account psychological distress are ways to mitigate the challenges faced by health care workers.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health systems and created numerous challenges in hospitals worldwide for patients and health care workers (HCWs).