Zwitterionic covalent organic nanosheets for selective analysis of domoic acid in marine environment.

Background: Domoic acid (DA) is a neurotoxic compound causing amnesic shellfish poisoning, secreted by red algae and diatoms. As a glutamate analogue, DA accumulates in filter-feeding marine organisms, posing significant health risks to humans upon consumption. Detecting DA in marine environments remains challenging due to its low concentration and interference from complex matrices.

Room temperature synthesis of flower-like hollow covalent organic framework for efficient enrichment of microcystins.

The morphology of nanomaterials is one of essential factors for their unique properties. Herein, a hollow covalent organic framework with a flower-like structure (HFH-COF) was synthesized at room temperature. The synthesized HFH-COF has a very large specific surface area, mesoporous structure, excellent chemical stability, and good crystallinity.

Evaluating Burden and Quality of Life among Caregivers of Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis.

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is advocated as treatment of choice for most end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, including elderly and frail patients. It typically requires caregiver involvement to support care at home. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in burden and quality of life (QOL) in caregivers of prevalent PD patients over 12 months.

The Course of Quality of Life in Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis: A 12-month Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

Background: Quality of life (QOL) impairments are common in patients undergoing dialysis, and have been strongly associated with significant clinical outcomes like mortality and morbidity. Despite this, little is known about the course of QOL over time, especially for patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD).

Purpose: This prospective study was set to explore course and determinants of QOL over 12 months in PD patients.

Non-adherence in patients on peritoneal dialysis: a systematic review.

Background: It has been increasingly recognized that non-adherence is an important factor that determines the outcome of peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy. There is therefore a need to establish the levels of non-adherence to different aspects of the PD regimen (dialysis procedures, medications, and dietary/fluid restrictions).

Methods: A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature was performed in PubMed, PsycINFO and CINAHL databases using PRISMA guidelines in May 2013.

Age is not a contraindication to home-based dialysis - Quality-of-Life outcomes favour older patients on peritoneal dialysis regimes relative to younger patients.

Aim: To compare Quality of Life, anxiety and depression between older (≥65 years) and younger (<65 years) patients across automated peritoneal dialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Background: There is a lack of studies as to whether the different peritoneal dialysis modalities confer similar outcomes in older and younger patients.

Design: Cross-sectional.