Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …

Environmental changes can induce diversity shifts within ecosystems that affect interactions
between species. Similarly, the development of kidney disease induces shifts within the …

Blood pressure (BP) and volume control are critical components of dialysis care and have
substantial impacts on patient symptoms, quality of life, and cardiovascular complications …

More than half of all deaths among end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients are due to
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Cardiovascular changes secondary to renal dysfunction …

Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) occurs in approximately 10–12% of treatments. Whereas
several definitions for IDH are available, a nadir systolic blood pressure carries the strongest …

Hemodynamic instability related to renal replacement therapy (HIRRT) is a frequent
complication of all renal replacement therapy (RRT) modalities commonly used in the …

Fluid volume and hemodynamic management in hemodialysis patients is an essential
component of dialysis adequacy. Restoring salt and water homeostasis in hemodialysis …

Hemodialysis has saved many lives, albeit with significant residual mortality. Although poor
outcomes may reflect advanced age and comorbid conditions, hemodialysis per se may …

Background: Predictions of cardiovascular disease risks based on health records have long
attracted broad research interests. Despite extensive efforts, the prediction accuracy has …

Background With its convective component, hemodiafiltration (HDF) provides better middle
molecule clearance compared with hemodialysis (HD) and is postulated to improve survival …