Sensitization on Hemodialysis After Renal Graft Failure: HLA Incompatibility Still Matters.

Patients with renal graft failure can develop human leukocyte antigen (HLA) sensitization when returning to dialysis. There is no consensus on which factors could be associated with an increased risk of this kind of sensitization after graft loss. To try to identify some of these factors, a retrospective observational study was performed in our center.

Predicting mortality in hemodialysis patients using machine learning analysis.

Background: Besides the classic logistic regression analysis, non-parametric methods based on machine learning techniques such as random forest are presently used to generate predictive models. The aim of this study was to evaluate random forest mortality prediction models in haemodialysis patients.

Methods: Data were acquired from incident haemodialysis patients between 1995 and 2015.

Correction of 25-OH-vitamin D deficiency improves control of secondary hyperparathyroidism and reduces the inflammation in stable haemodialysis patients.

Introduction: Patients on haemodialysis (HD) have a high prevalence of 25-OH-vitamin D (25-OH-D)deficiency. Secondary hyperparathyroidismis a common condition in these patients, which is very important to control. 25-OH-D is involved in regulating calcium homeostasis.

Efficiency of Original versus Generic Intravenous Iron Formulations in Patients on Haemodialysis.

Aims: The appropriate use of intravenous (i.v.) iron is essential to minimise the requirements for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs).