Kidney and Dialysis, Volume 5, Issue 1

Chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) has emerged with growing evidence linking it to environmental exposures. This case–control study aimed to evaluate serum and urine trace elements (TEs) in CKDu patients, comparing them with th...

Background: Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) in adults presents a significant therapeutic challenge, often leading to end-stage kidneys. This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of rituximab (RTX) administration as an alternative...

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus, a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia, is a significant contributor to chronic kidney disease, particularly in patients with diabetic nephropathy undergoing renal replacement therapy. Variations in circadia...

Despite the high burden of fatigue in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 4–5 including dialysis, little is known about risk factors and treatments for fatigue. This paper provides an overview of measurement, associated ri...

Hypercalcemia is defined as a serum calcium concentration higher than 10.5 mg/gL or 2.6 mmol/L. Only 50% of serum calcium is active, presented as ionized calcium. The remaining half is bound to albumin, phosphate, and other serum anions, and their ch...

Introduction: The potassium removed by various dialysis methods (pre- and post-dilution on-line hemodiafiltration) is not clear in the literature. The aim of the study was to investigate the amount of potassium eliminated with each session of pre- or...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). To date, no trial has been adequately powered to evaluate the effects of different dialysis modalities on cardiovascular events o...

Animated video could improve the reach of health education to kidney transplant (KT) seekers and their social network. Usage outcomes are rarely considered. This exploratory study aims to investigate use patterns of an animated video-based interventi...

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a major cause of hypertension, especially in younger patients. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent damage to vital organs, including the heart and kidneys. Independent of blood pressure, aldosterone exce...

Background: Whether hemodialysis patients want caregivers to discuss spirituality is poorly studied, especially in Europe. The goal of this qualitative study was to explore the spirituality and spiritual expectations of hemodialysis patients in a Swi...