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Peritoneal dialysis Is an independent factor associated to lower intima media thickness in dialysis patients free from previous cardiovascular disease
(Frontiers, 2018-12-04)
[Abstract] Carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) displays prognostic value as a marker of cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients. However, few data are available regarding the impact of dialysis modality on cIMT. The aim ...
Craniopharyngioma in the elderly: a multicenter and nationwide study in Spain
(Karger, 2020-10-09)
[Abstract] Background: Craniopharyngioma (CP) is a rare tumor in the elderly whose clinical features and prognosis are not well known in this population. Aim: To evaluate the clinicopathological features and therapeutic ...
Effect of dialysis modality and other prescription factors on peritoneal protein excretion in peritoneal dialysis
(Elsevier, 2012-11)
[Abstract] Background: There is a deficit of information regarding the factors that influence peritoneal protein excretion (PPE) during PD therapy. In particular, the effects of the modality of PD and other conditions of ...
Getting the right patient on the right renal replacement therapy
(Karger, 2012-05)
[Abstract] Adequate selection of the modality of renal replacement therapy (RRT), ideally based on well-planned predialysis care, informed decision by the patient and timely initiation of dialysis, is essential to optimize ...
Weight-related quality of life in spanish obese subjects suitable for bariatric surgery is lower than in their North American counterparts: a case–control study
(Springer, 2012-10-23)
[Abstract] Background: Obesity impairs quality of life, but the perception of the impairment could be different from one country to another. The purpose was to compare weight-related quality of life (QOL) between cohorts ...
Effect of cabergoline on tumor remnant after surgery in nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma
(Springer, 2022-11-10)
[Abstract] Background: In recent years, dopamine agonists (DAs) have become an attractive therapeutic option to prevent both tumor growth and post-surgical tumor remnant growth in clinically non-functioning pituitary adenoma ...
Peritoneal total protein transport assessed from peritoneal equilibration tests using different dialysate glucose concentrations
(SAGE, 2010-09)
[Abstract] Background: The peritoneal equilibration test (PET) permits assessment of peritoneal protein transport, but this potential marker of outcome in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients lacks adequate standardization. ...
Approved and off-label uses of obesity medications, and potential new pharmacologic treatment options
(MDPI, 2010-01-12)
[Abstract] Available anti-obesity pharmacotherapy options remain very limited and development of more effective drugs has become a priority. The potential strategies to achieve weight loss are to reduce energy intake by ...
Bronchial carcinoid and type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome: a case report
(Elsevier, 2010-10)
[Abstract] Carcinoid tumours of bronchial origin are rare in type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN1) syndrome. The prevalence of histologically confirmed cases is approximately 5-8%, although in more recent studies it ...