Haemodialysis (HD) is the commonest form of kidney replacement therapy in the world,
accounting for approximately 69% of all kidney replacement therapy and 89% of all dialysis …

Objective The percutaneous endovascular approach to arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation
is a minimally invasive alternative to surgical AVF creation. This systematic review and meta …

Objective Accurate effect estimates are needed to inform input parameters of health
economic models. Central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter …

Abstract Objective Tunneled dialysis catheters (TDCs) are generally used as a temporary
means to provide hemodialysis until permanent arteriovenous (AV) access is established …

Background: Controversy remains as to whether initiating haemodialysis (HD) with a central
venous catheter (CVC) and vascular access conversion are associated with the risk of …

The increasing prevalence of diabetes has led to a growing population of end-stage kidney
disease (ESKD) patients with diabetes. Currently, kidney transplantation is the best …

Background Inadequate training on how to care for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
catheters can lead to mechanical issues with the catheters and infectious complications …

Optimal preparation is recommended for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease to
minimize complications during dialysis initiation. This study evaluated the effects of planned …

Background Most studies have examined central venous catheter associated blood stream
infections (CVC-BSIs) in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) but information on CVC-BSIs in non …

Introduction Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the gold standard for vascular access (VA) for end-
stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Post-operative exercises may help to improve …