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BMC Nephrol
January 2025
Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58th, Zhongshan Road II, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, PR China.
Background: The high prevalence and prolonged duration of inflow pain and drain pain experienced by peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients following PD catheter implantation impact their quality of life. However, there is limited data on the frequency and predisposing factors of these pains in the Chinese population undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
Methods: This study encompassed individuals who underwent peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation at our institution from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
Nutrients
January 2025
Division of Experimental Oncology, Urological Research Institute (URI), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, 20132 Milan, Italy.
Physical Activity (PA) provides numerous biological and psychological benefits, especially for cancer patients. PA mitigates treatment side effects, influences hormones, inflammation, adiposity, and immune function, and reduces symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue. This study evaluates the impact of PA on these positive outcomes.
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December 2024
Center of Virology Research, Faculty of Human Medicine, University of San Martín de Porres, Lima 15011, Peru.
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients often experience dysregulated inflammation, particularly when compounded by comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether T2D influences the profile of memory T lymphocytes, regulatory T cells (Tregs), and the gene expression of transcription factors such as , , , and in CKD patients.
Methods: Twenty-two CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis were selected for the study.
Healthcare (Basel)
January 2025
Jiann-Ping-Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, USA.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a severe health problem with dire consequences for the quality of life of millions of individuals and their families around the globe. This quantitative study analyzes the factors associated with hemodialysis patients' quality of life (QoL) in Lahore City, Pakistan. Primary data from a sample of 384 patients were collected through regular visits to the hospital.
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January 2025
Department of Nursing Science, Research Institute of Nursing Science, School of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea.
Background: Patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney failure experience various complications and physical and emotional difficulties, leading to decreased quality of life. Self-care behaviors are essential for preventing complications and reducing mortality rates. Effective self-care behaviors significantly depend on shared decision-making, health literacy, and self-care knowledge, each critical in patient self-care performance and disease management.
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