Early as compared to late initiation of twice-weekly hemodialysis and short-term survival among end-stage renal disease patients.

Introduction: The impact of timing of hemodialysis (HD) for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients treated with twice-weekly HD remains unclear. We aimed to determine the effects of late initiation of HD on short-term mortality and hospitalization.

Methods: A multicenter cohort study was conducted in 11 HD centers in Northeastern Thailand (HEmodialysis Network of the NorthEastern Thailand study group).

Dialysis dose and risk factors for death among ESRD patients treated with twice-weekly hemodialysis: a prospective cohort study.

Background/aims: We aimed to define the dosing and risk factors for death in patients undergoing twice-weekly hemodialysis.

Methods: A prospective multi-center cohort study was conducted with one-year observation. Patients treated with twice- or thrice-weekly hemodialysis were identified.

Tenckhoff catheter malfunction corrected by gastric channel-cleaning brush without fluoroscopy.

Objective: To review the modified gastric channel-cleaning brush without fluoroscopy technique, which is easier, faster and safer than the original technique for correcting catheter malfunction in Nongkhai hospital.

Material And Method: Clinical records of CAPD patients with catheter malfunction in our facility between November 1, 2009 and April 30, 2011 were reviewed.

Results: The present study included 34 patients and 36 episodes of Tenckhoff catheter malfunction.