Introduction The present study presents the development and validation of a clinical
prediction model using random survival forest (RSF) and stepwise Cox regression, aiming to …

Sepsis is one of the leading causes of hospitalization and death among hemodialysis
patients. Infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are common among …

The effectiveness and safety of hemodialysis can be hindered by protein accumulation,
mechanical instability of membranes and bacterial infection during the dialytic therapy …

Abstract Introduction Bloodstream Infections (BSI) are a major cause of death and
hospitalization among hemodialysis (HD) patients. The rates of BSI among HD patients vary …

Background There are many infectious factors causing the outbreak of hemodialysis
infection, which may easily lead to the delay of investigation and treatment. This study aimed …

Lebanon is a 10,452 square kilometer-Middle-Eastern country that is known for its cedar
trees, multi-religious cohabitation, political turmoil, world highest ratio of refugee to native …

Background: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a frequent consequence of hemodialysis
caused by bacterial pathogens associated with Staphylococcus spp. especially …

Background: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) pose a major health risk to hemodialysis
patients, significantly contributing to morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to identify the …

Objective The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of access and non-access-
related infections in patients receiving haemodialysis at an academic tertiary hospital in …

The presence of permanent vascular access is the key to the successful treatment of patients
with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing hemodialysis. Creating and maintaining …