A Music Therapy Intervention for Refugee Children and Adolescents in Schools: A Process Evaluation Using a Mixed Method Design.

Refugee children and adolescents have often experienced negative or traumatic events, which are associated with stress and mental health problems. A specific music therapy intervention is developed for this group in school settings. The aim of the present study was to set the first steps in the implementation of this intervention.

Dialysis or kidney transplantation in older adults? A systematic review summarizing functional, psychological, and quality of life-related outcomes after start of kidney replacement therapy.

Background: In older patients, the choice between kidney transplantation (KT) and dialysis may be complicated because of a high prevalence of comorbidities and geriatric syndromes. Ideally, this decision-making process focusses on older patients' outcome priorities, which frequently include functional, psychological, and quality of life (QOL)-related outcomes.

Purpose: This systematic review aims to summarize functional, psychological (including cognition), and QOL-related outcomes after start of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) in older adults.

Kidney transplantation or dialysis in older adults-an interview study on the decision-making process.

Background: In older patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), the choice between kidney transplantation (KT) and dialysis may be more complex than in younger patients because of a higher prevalence of comorbidities and frailty. This study aims to provide greater insight into the current decision-making process by exploring the expectations, experiences and health outcome priorities of all stakeholders.

Methods: We performed semi-structured interviews with patients ≥65 years with ESKD (eGFR <15 ml/min/1.

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient receiving sevelamer: Case report.

Phosphate binders such as sevelamer are widely used in patients with chronic kidney disease to lower serum phosphate levels. We present a case of a 67-year-old woman with lower gastrointestinal bleeding after 9 days of using sevelamer carbonate (Renvela). Sigmoidoscopy revealed multiple deep ulcers (diameter 10-15 mm) and mucosal oedema.

Immunosuppressive Drugs and COVID-19: A Review.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is currently unknown whether immunosuppressive drugs are advantageous or detrimental in patients with COVID-19. Immunosuppressive drugs could be harmful in the initial phase of COVID-19.