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 …

The development of dialysis by early pioneers such as Willem Kolff and Belding Scribner set
in motion several dramatic changes in the epidemiology, economics and ethical frameworks …

Individuals with kidney failure undergoing maintenance dialysis frequently report a high
symptom burden that can interfere with functioning and diminish life satisfaction. Until …

Results There were 32 participants across three focus groups and 87 survey respondents
from 27 states in the United States. The physical symptoms of insomnia, fatigue, muscle …

Background: Although depression is common among patients receiving maintenance
hemodialysis, data on their acceptance of treatment and on the comparative efficacy of …

Importance Major depressive disorder (MDD) is prevalent among patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with morbidity and mortality. The efficacy and …

Abstract Background and Objective Psychotropic drugs are a heterogenous group of
treatments prescribed for many psychiatric disorders, often for long periods. Their effects on …

Although the data do not support unlimited use of SSRIs in patients with CKD or end-stage
kidney disease, it is reasonable to initiate a cautious trial of sertraline while closely …

Background Individuals receiving maintenance hemodialysis may be particularly
susceptible to the lethal cardiac consequences of drug-induced QT prolongation because …

Depression management through early screening and continuous care models emphasizing
dynamic relationships between healthcare teams, patients and families should be …