A nomogram to predict cognitive function impairment in patients with chronic kidney disease: A national cross-sectional survey.

Background: Cognitive function impairment (CFI) is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and significantly impacts treatment adherence and quality of life. This study aims to create a simplified nomogram for early CFI risk detection.

Methods: Data were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles spanning from 1999 to 2002 and again from 2011 to 2014.

Association of cognitive impairment with the interaction between chronic kidney disease and depression: findings from NHANES 2011-2014.

Background: Cognitive impairment (CoI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and depression are prevalent among older adults and are interrelated, imposing a significant disease burden. This study evaluates the association of CKD and depression with CoI and explores their potential interactions.

Method: Data for this study were sourced from the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES).

Early identification of bloodstream infection in hemodialysis patients by machine learning.

Background: Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a prevalent cause of admission in hemodialysis (HD) patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to establish a diagnostic, predictive model for the early identification of BSI in HD patients.

Methods: HD patients who underwent blood culture testing between August 2018 and March 2022 were enrolled in this study.

The rare complication caused by thrombus shedding during arteriovenous fistula thrombolysis: a case report.

Background: Arteriovenous fistula is the lifeline of maintenance for patients requiring hemodialysis, with thrombosis being a common complication of this procedure. Traditionally, thrombi have been removed via thrombectomy. In recent years, it has been reported that newly occurring thrombi can be treated by urokinase thrombolysis.