Worsening of Diabetes Control Measures and Decreased Kidney Function in Pre-Diabetic Kidney Donors Compared to Non-Diabetic Donors Whose BMI Before Kidney Donation was Above 30.

Background: The incidence of end-stage renal disease has increased dramatically over the past two decades. Kidney transplantation is the best treatment option for individuals with end-stage renal disease, and living donor kidney transplantation has significant advantages over deceased donor kidney transplantation. Although there are criteria for assessing living kidney donors, different medical centers handle certain medical problems differently.

Successful Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation in Active COVID-19 Patients: Case Report.

Background: Patients with hematologic malignancies are considered at high risk for COVID-19 infection either from the disease or the treatment. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, one of the approved therapies for hematologic malignancies, was performed worldwide during the COVID-19 era with some regulations, such as COVID-19 testing, before proceeding with transplantation or cellular therapy. To the authors' knowledge, none have reported the result of autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in an active COVID-19 patient.

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.

Pathological right ventricular changes in synthesized electrocardiogram in end-stage renal disease patients and their association with mortality and cardiac hospitalization: a cohort study.

Background: Right ventricular (RV) function is an important prognostic predictor for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Non-invasive evaluation of RV function by simple electrocardiogram (ECG) is not yet evident. The purpose of this article was to investigate the presence and association of pathological right ventricular changes in synthesized ECG with cardiac hospitalization and mortality.

Mid-term cumulative patency of fistula and PTFE grafts among hemodialysis patients: A retrospective, single-center study from Palestine.

Background: Due to the long waiting time for kidney transplantation, most End-Stage renal disease patients are commenced on either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Reusable fistulas have the lowest risk for death, cardiovascular events, and infections among all vascular accesses. This study aims to report the outcomes of the arteriovenous fistulas and PTFE grafts and the related predictive clinical and demographic variables.

Impact of Prone Position on 12-Lead Electrocardiogram in Healthy Adults: A Comparison Study with Standard Electrocardiogram.

Background: The standard electrocardiogram (ECG) is commonly performed in the supine posture. It may be difficult to report ECG in a supine posture for those who are unable to adopt the supine posture because of certain circumstances such as acute respiratory distress syndrome-patients who are placed in a prone position for long periods to improve oxygenation. Few data are available on the impact of the prone position on the ECG recording with electrodes on the posterior chest.

Bone mineral density in Palestinian patients with end-stage renal disease and the related clinical and biochemical factors: Cross-sectional study.

Introduction: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is the ultimate result of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In Palestine, the prevalence of ESRD was 240.3 PMP which is comparable with the nearby countries.

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.

Vascular access types in hemodialysis patients in palestine and factors affecting their distribution: A cross-sectional study.

The incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients is increasing considerably worldwide, and most of the patients start their therapy by hemodialysis (HD). Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the best type of vascular access due to its decreased rate of complications followed by arteriovenous graft (AVG) and finally, central venous catheters which are associated with increased mortality and morbidity. In this study, we aim to find out the proportion of each vascular access type used in HD patients and to evaluate the epidemiology of HD access in Palestine.

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.

Pulse versus daily oral Alfacalcidol treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a common complication of chronic kidney disease and is managed using vitamin D replacement therapy. Very few studies have examined the effectiveness of pulse alfacalcidol therapy in comparison to daily oral alfacalcidol therapy in suppressing serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in hemodialysis patients. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to replicate the findings of prior studies comparing effectiveness of pulse oral alfacalcidol therapy versus daily oral alfacalcidol therapy in suppressing PTH after 13 weeks of therapy using a Palestinian sample of hemodialysis patients, and to identify demographic and biomedical characteristics of patients that are independently associated with PTH levels.