Psychometric testing of the hemodialysis self-management instrument (HDSMI-18): A confirmatory factor analysis.

Aim: The aim of this study was to probe the rigorousness of the factor structure of the HDSMI and to test the instrument's construct validity.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Methods: The hemodialysis unit of four hospitals in Taiwan provided data from 628 patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), through the period of September to December in 2012.

Clinical validation and utility of Chinese Eppendorf Itch Questionnaire in adults with chronic pruritus symptoms.

Background: Pruritus, or itch, is a prevalent symptom causing profound health burden in many dermatological and non-dermatological disorders. Several itch questionnaires have been created to assess itch. Particularly, Eppendorf Itch Questionnaire (EIQ) is widely accepted since it encompasses various aspects of itch, including intensity, affects, coping behavior, and motivation to scratch.

Coral-Derived Natural Marine Compound GB9 Impairs Vascular Development in Zebrafish.

Blood vessels in vertebrates are established and genetically controlled in an evolutionarily-conserved manner during embryogenesis. Disruption of vascular growth by chemical compounds or environmental hormones may cause developmental defects. This study analyzed the vascular impacts of marine compound GB9 in zebrafish.

Fine-tune regulation of carboxypeptidase N1 controls vascular patterning during zebrafish development.

Vascular development is regulated by complicated signals and molecules in vertebrates. In this study, we characterized a novel function of carboxypeptidase N1 (Cpn1) in the vasculature. We show that cpn1 mRNA is expressed in developing vessels.

Prdx1-encoded peroxiredoxin is important for vascular development in zebrafish.

Genetic signaling and redox homeostasis are required for proper growth of blood vessels. Here, we report a novel function of peroxiredoxin1 (Prdx1) in vascular development in zebrafish. Knockdown of prdx1 impairs the growth of intersegmental vessel and caudal vein plexus (CVP), and reduces the expression of vascular markers, thus suggesting a role for prdx1 in vasculature and indicating that the antioxidant function of prdx1 is important.

[The experience using the ADOPT problem-solving training protocol in a hemodialysis patient with poor IDWG control].

The health problems of hemodialysis patient are complex, involving physical, mental and social aspects. Those with chronic conditions must be able to resolve disease and treatment problems on their own expectation in order to maintain life quality. This case report describes how the authors applied the ADOPT (Attitude, Definition, Open mind, Planning, Try it out) problem-solving training model to care for a hemodialysis patient with poor interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) control.